Yasuhiro Toki
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Yasuhiro Toki is a pioneering researcher in the intersection of biomechanics and robotics, with a primary focus on understanding the mechanical behavior of the human skull and mandible during mastication. His major contributions lie in developing innovative robotic models that replicate human jaw movements to measure strain distribution on bone surfaces. In his seminal 2003 work, Toki created a computationally controlled mastication robot using a human dry skull, demonstrating how muscle loading direction and magnitude influence mandibular strain—a study that has garnered 25 citations and remains foundational in craniofacial biomechanics. He extended this approach in 2004 with a humanoid robotic model that analyzed mechanical strain across the entire skull, earning 12 citations for its novel integration of robotics and skeletal analysis. Toki’s work is notable for bridging engineering and medicine, offering insights into implant design, surgical planning, and the biomechanical origins of temporomandibular disorders. His robotic mastication models provide a reproducible, quantifiable platform that continues to inspire researchers in orthopedics, dentistry, and humanoid robotics.
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- 2Mechanical strain on the human skull in a humanoid robotic model12 citations · 2004