Yojiro YAMASAKI

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Yojiro Yamasaki’s research bridges the gap between robotic manipulation and educational outreach, with a focus on adaptive control systems for robot manipulators. His most notable contribution is the development of the SCOME method (Switching Control Mode based on Position and Force Errors), first proposed in his 2008 paper (6 citations). This approach enables robot manipulators to autonomously switch between position and force control when interacting with elastic environments, a critical advancement for tasks requiring delicate contact. Yamasaki extended this work to a chopsticks-type robot with elastic joints, demonstrating grasp and transport control that adapts to object softness through his “work control” method, which maintains constant work output (2012, 2 citations). Beyond technical robotics, Yamasaki has pioneered Project-Based Learning (PBL) workshops for elementary school children, where they disassemble and reassemble mini-robots guided by college students (2014, 3 citations). This dual focus—advancing adaptive robotic control while democratizing robotics education—highlights his commitment to both technical innovation and societal impact. Though his citation counts are modest, his work represents foundational steps in intuitive human-robot interaction and accessible STEM education.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   A Study on a Method for Switching Control Mode of Robot Manipulators (1st Report, A proposal of a Method for Switching Control Mode Based on Position and Force Errors)

   6 citations · 2008
2. 2
   Trial of the PBL education for elementary school children by a workshop to assemble mini-robots — Disassemble and reassemble a mini-robot

   3 citations · 2014
3. 3
   Grasp and Transport Control of a Chopsticks-Type Robot

   3 citations · 2009
4. 4
   Grasp and transport control for a chopsticks-type robot using work control

   2 citations · 2012

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