Yasuhiko Fukumoto

The University of Osaka, Kanagawa Industrial Technology Center

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Yasuhiko Fukumoto is a robotics researcher specializing in force-controlled assembly and flexible object manipulation for industrial automation. His work addresses the challenging domain of handling deformable materials, where traditional rigid automation falls short. Fukumoto’s most notable contribution is a novel method for assembling ring-shaped elastic parts onto cylindrical grooves using an industrial robot, a task requiring precise force control to minimize stress on the component. By modeling the dynamic characteristics of skilled human workers, his approach enables robots to perform delicate assembly with high reliability. This paper has garnered 7 citations, reflecting its practical relevance to manufacturing. Earlier, Fukumoto contributed to the development of a cloth handling system for linen supply factories, aiming to automate the input of washed garments into pressing and folding lines—a process still heavily reliant on manual labor. Using dual multi-joint robots, his system tackled the complexities of grasping and manipulating limp fabrics. Though with 2 citations, this work laid foundational insights for flexible object robotics. Fukumoto’s research bridges the gap between human dexterity and robotic precision, offering scalable solutions for industries handling elastic parts, textiles, and other non-rigid materials.