Papers
19
Total Citations
889
H-Index
11
About
Yuya Morimoto is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of bioengineering and robotics, best known for his groundbreaking work in biohybrid robotics — systems that integrate living biological tissues with synthetic mechanical components. His research has fundamentally advanced the field by demonstrating that cultured skeletal muscle tissues can serve as functional actuators, enabling robots to move, bend, and perform complex tasks in ways that closely mimic biological organisms. Morimoto's most influential contribution, "Biohybrid robot powered by an antagonistic pair of skeletal muscle tissues" (2018, 298 citations), established a compelling framework for muscle-driven locomotion that has inspired numerous subsequent studies. His earlier work on three-dimensional neuron–muscle constructs with neuromuscular junctions (196 citations) demonstrated the feasibility of recreating functional neural-muscular interfaces in vitro. Over the years, he has progressively scaled up complexity — from simple locomotion to a fully articulated biohybrid hand with multijointed fingers and, remarkably, a robot covered in living skin. His contributions also extend to soft robotics through variable stiffness actuator design. With over 800 cumulative citations, Morimoto's work is reshaping how researchers think about bio-integrated machines and the future of living robotic systems.
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Top Papers
- 1Biohybrid robot powered by an antagonistic pair of skeletal muscle tissues298 citations · 2018
- 2Three-dimensional neuron–muscle constructs with neuromuscular junctions196 citations · 2013
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- 4Biohybrid bipedal robot powered by skeletal muscle tissue61 citations · 2024
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- 6Biohybrid hand actuated by multiple human muscle tissues40 citations · 2025
- 7Living skin on a robot39 citations · 2022
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- 9Guidance method using laser pointer and gestures for librarian robot24 citations · 2010
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