Yuichi Shimabukuro
University of the Ryukyus, University of the Ryukyus University Hospital
Papers
3
Total Citations
30
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3
About
Yuichi Shimabukuro is a robotics researcher whose work centers on assistive technology for individuals with physical disabilities, particularly those affecting the upper extremities. His research focuses on developing intelligent robotic systems that restore independence to people with severe motor impairments, with a specialization in human-like robotic arm motion and kinematic modeling. Shimabukuro's most significant contribution is the development of a self-feeding assistive robotic arm featuring seven degrees of freedom (7-DoF), designed to replicate natural human arm movements during everyday activities such as eating and drinking. His most-cited work (2020, 21 citations) demonstrated a functional prototype capable of performing these nuanced motions, while complementary research introduced a dedicated simulator utilizing inverse kinematics equations with arm angle parameters to refine and validate real-world robotic motion prior to physical implementation. This simulation-first approach has proven valuable for optimizing movement accuracy and safety. Across his published work, Shimabukuro has accumulated approximately 30 citations, reflecting a growing recognition of his contributions to rehabilitation robotics. His research represents a meaningful intersection of mechanical engineering, computational modeling, and disability studies, offering practical pathways toward greater autonomy for individuals with limited mobility.
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- Self-feeding Assistive 7-DOF Robotic Arm Simulator Using Solving Method of Inverse Kinematics
- Self‐feeding assistive 7‐DOF robotic arm simulator using solving method of inverse kinematics
- A Self-Feeding Assistive Robotic Arm for People with Physical Disabilities of the Extremities
- Trial Development of a Mobile Feeding Assistive Robotic Arm for People with Physical Disabilities of the Extremities
- Wearable upper limb motion assist robot for eating activity
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