Yoshihide Kiyosawa
Papers
8
Total Citations
241
H-Index
6
About
Yoshihide Kiyosawa is a pioneering figure in robotics and mechatronics, best known for his groundbreaking work in joint torque sensing and control for robotic systems. His primary research areas include torque sensing techniques, harmonic drive elasticity, and motion control for industrial robots. Kiyosawa’s most influential contribution is the development of a torque sensing technique that leverages the inherent elasticity of harmonic drives, allowing for joint torque measurement without compromising robot stiffness or altering mechanical structure—a concept detailed in his highly cited 1993 paper (111 citations). This innovation has been foundational for precise robot control, with subsequent studies (e.g., 1998, 27 citations; 2002, 26 citations) experimentally validating its effectiveness. He also advanced sensorless torque control using friction models to account for temperature and speed variations (2011, 19 citations). Beyond robotics, Kiyosawa contributed to the oil and gas industry with a novel rotary steerable drilling system (2002, 37 citations), demonstrating his versatility. His work on joint flexibility and ER dampers further underscores his impact on vibration mitigation in industrial robots. With over 240 citations across his key publications, Kiyosawa’s research continues to inspire advancements in robotic actuation and control.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1A torque sensing technique for robots with harmonic drives111 citations · 1993
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- 4A joint torque sensing technique for robots with harmonic drives26 citations · 2002
- 5Sensorless Torque Control for a Robot with Harmonic Drive Reducers19 citations · 2011
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- 7Development and analysis of actuator with ER damper4 citations · 2002
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