Tsutomu Mita
Papers
20
Total Citations
372
H-Index
10
About
Tsutomu Mita is a pioneering figure in robotics and control theory, whose work has fundamentally shaped the fields of nonholonomic systems, bio-inspired locomotion, and iterative learning control. His most influential contribution is the development of a comprehensive model for snake-like robots, where he introduced control strategies based on nonholonomic velocity constraints to achieve smooth undulative gait and position control—a paper that has garnered 94 citations. Mita also made foundational advances in iterative learning control, proposing a direct servo-control method that bypassed the limitations of the internal model principle, earning 77 citations. His research extends to multi-DOF jumping robots, where he explored design and simulation for complex maneuvers like somersaults, and to nonlinear tracking control for car-like mobile robots using dynamic feedback linearization. Mita’s impact is further evidenced by his work on formation control of multiple nonholonomic robots, addressing inter-robot collision avoidance, and his bio-inspired one-legged running robot, “Kenken,” which modeled tendon energy storage for dynamic locomotion. With over 300 total citations across his top papers, Mita’s legacy lies in bridging theoretical control with practical robotic systems, inspiring generations of researchers in mobile robotics and nonlinear control.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Analysis and Control of a Gait of Snake Robot94 citations · 2000
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- 3Design of Multi-DOF Jumping Robot. Basic Design and Computer Simulation.42 citations · 2002
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- 5Formation control of multiple nonholonomic mobile robots21 citations · 2006
- 6RoboCup. Swing-up Control and Singular Problem of an Acrobot System.17 citations · 2002
- 7'Kenken'. A Biologically Inspired One-Legged Running Robot.15 citations · 2002
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