Yusuke Fujii

Tohoku University, University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Papers

4

Total Citations

36

H-Index

3

About

Yusuke Fujii is a leading researcher in space robotics and control systems, with a focus on the complex dynamics of flexible structures in microgravity. His most influential work addresses the critical challenge of vibration suppression in space robots equipped with rigid manipulators and flexible appendages—a common configuration in modern spacecraft. In his highly cited 2013 paper (15 citations), Fujii developed a simple yet effective dynamic model that captures the coupling between a manipulator and a flexible appendage, enabling a control method that actively damps vibrations during operation. He extended this work in 2014 (12 citations) by introducing a simultaneous control strategy for both end-point motion and vibration suppression, a dual-task achievement that significantly enhances the precision and safety of robotic operations in space. Earlier in his career, Fujii also contributed to computer vision with a novel approach to monocular depth perception using feature pairs and approximate motion (7 citations), and explored mobile robotics for hazardous nuclear reactor environments. His research bridges theoretical modeling with practical control solutions, making him a key figure in advancing autonomous systems for extreme environments.

Research Focus

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3
H-Index
4
Papers
36
Total Citations
9
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Vibration suppression control of a space robot with flexible appendage based on simple dynamic model
15 citations · 2013
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2003 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 8
🏛 Institutions: Tohoku University, University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

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