Uori Koike
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2
Total Citations
36
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2
About
Uori Koike is a pioneer in the emerging field of paper mechatronics and human-ability extension robotics. His research focuses on two transformative areas: fabricating functional robots from everyday materials and augmenting human physical capabilities through supernumerary robotic limbs. Koike’s most influential work, "Kirigami robot: Making paper robot using desktop cutting plotter and inkjet printer" (2015, 29 citations), demonstrates how low-cost, accessible tools can produce fully functional robots, democratizing robotics fabrication and inspiring a new wave of DIY engineering. This approach leverages the precision of kirigami cutting with the simplicity of inkjet printing, making robot design both affordable and customizable. In parallel, Koike has advanced human-robot interaction through his development of an intraoral interface for human-ability extension robots (2016, 7 citations). This innovative headset-type device provides an extra degree of freedom for users, enabling supernumerary limbs to assist in complex tasks. By bridging accessible fabrication techniques with intuitive human augmentation, Koike’s work opens doors for assistive technologies and educational robotics, proving that cutting-edge robotics can be both practical and inclusive.
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- 2Development of an Intraoral Interface for Human-Ability Extension Robots7 citations · 2016