Papers
5
Total Citations
17
H-Index
3
About
Yuji Tsusaka is a robotics researcher whose work centers on the control and mechanical design of personal mobility robots and humanoid systems. His most significant contributions lie in posture stabilization for narrow, small personal mobility robots (PMRs), where he introduced a novel feedback compensation method using an unstable pole. This approach enables quick turning and high acceleration—critical for agile urban transportation—by directly addressing the inherent instability of compact vehicles. Tsusaka’s work on the world’s first wire-driven bipedal robot (2006) represents a landmark achievement in humanoid robotics, replacing bulky direct-drive motors with a lightweight, low-power wire-driven mechanism. He also developed a personal robot that can follow a person while carrying luggage, designed to encourage elderly individuals to stay active and socially engaged. His research extends to fast-assembly robot arms with joint torque sensory feedback, enabling compliance without external wrist sensors. With over a dozen citations across his key papers, Tsusaka’s work has influenced the design of safer, more efficient personal robots and humanoids, bridging the gap between theoretical control and practical, human-centered applications.
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- 2Wire-Driven Bipedal Robot4 citations · 2006
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