Atsushi Kakogawa | Robotics and Mechatronics | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr Atsushi Kakogawa |  Robotics and Mechatronics | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at Ritsumeikan University, Japan

🌟 Atsushi Kakogawa, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in Robotics at Ritsumeikan University, Japan. A pioneer in robotics, he excels in mobile robot design, mechanical systems, and embedded systems. Proficient in programming languages like C++, Python, and more, Dr. Kakogawa has a prolific career marked by teaching, research, and leadership in international robotics conferences.

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Education🎓 

Doctor of Engineering, Ritsumeikan University, Japan, 2015.  Master of Engineering, Ritsumeikan University, Japan, 2012.  Bachelor of Engineering, Department of Robotics, Ritsumeikan University, Japan, 2010.

Experience💼

Associate Professor, Ritsumeikan University (2023–Present).  Lecturer and Visiting Assistant Professor at University of Waterloo (2017). Assistant Professor, Ritsumeikan University (2015–2019).

Awards and Honors🏆

KAKENHI Grants from Japan Society for the Promotion of Science. Shiga Prefecture Technology Promotion Subsidy (2022). Organizer and Editor roles in top IEEE conferences, including IROS and ICRA.

Research Focus🤖

Robotics: Mobile robot design and mechanical system applications.  Embedded systems and advanced Internet communication technologies.  Multidisciplinary programming in C++, Python, and SQL for robotics innovation.

Publication  Top Notes

Design of a Multilink-Articulated Wheeled Pipeline Inspection Robot Using Only Passive Elastic Joints

Journal: Advanced Robotics, 2018

Citations: 73

Highlights: Introduces a pipeline robot leveraging passive elastic joints for adaptability in complex pipeline systems.

Mobility of an In-Pipe Robot with Screw Drive Mechanism Inside Curved Pipes

Conference: IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics, 2010

Citations: 72

Highlights: Explores screw drive mechanisms for pipeline robots navigating curved environments.

Stiffness Design of Springs for a Screw Drive In-Pipe Robot to Pass Through Curved and Vertical Pipes

Journal: Advanced Robotics, 2012

Citations: 55

Highlights: Focuses on optimizing spring stiffness to enhance robot mobility in diverse pipe geometries.

Designing Arm Length of a Screw Drive In-Pipe Robot for Climbing Vertically Positioned Bent Pipes

Journal: Robotica, 2016

Citations: 50

Highlights: Discusses arm length designs crucial for overcoming vertical bends in pipelines.

An In-Pipe Robot with Underactuated Parallelogram Crawler Modules

Conference: IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, 2014

Citations: 48

Highlights: Presents a robot with a novel crawler module enhancing adaptability and efficiency.

Design of a Multilink-Articulated Wheeled Inspection Robot for Winding Pipelines: AIRo-II

Conference: IEEE/RSJ Intelligent Robots and Systems, 2016

Citations: 46

Highlights: Develops AIRo-II, a wheeled robot optimized for winding and complex pipelines.

Pathway Selection Mechanism of a Screw Drive In-Pipe Robot in T-Branches

Conference: IEEE International Conference on Automation Science and Engineering, 2012

Citations: 42

Highlights: Proposes mechanisms for robots to autonomously navigate pipeline branches.

Development of a Screw Drive In-Pipe Robot for Passing Through Bent and Branch Pipes

Conference: IEEE ISR, 2013

Citations: 41

Highlights: Focuses on screw drive robots overcoming pipeline bends and branches.

Underactuated Modular Finger with Pull-In Mechanism for a Robotic Gripper

Conference: IEEE Robotics and Biomimetics, 2016

Citations: 40

Highlights: Introduces a robotic gripper using an underactuated mechanism for enhanced grasping.

Stiffness Design of a Resonance-Based Planar Snake Robot with Parallel Elastic Actuators

Journal: IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 2018

Citations: 39

Highlights: Examines stiffness optimization for snake robots in planar environments.

Conclusion

Dr. Atsushi Kakogawa is a highly accomplished researcher whose contributions to robotics and mechatronics make him a strong contender for the Best Researcher Award. His academic rigor, leadership in the robotics community, and innovation in mobile and embedded systems distinguish him as a trailblazer in his field. By addressing areas such as industrial collaboration and broader global recognition, he could solidify his position as a preeminent figure in robotics research.

Atsushi Kakogawa | Robotics and Mechatronics | Best Researcher Award Ritsumeikan University

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Assoc. Prof. Dr Atsushi Kakogawa |  Robotics and Mechatronics | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at Ritsumeikan University, Japan

🌟 Atsushi Kakogawa, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in Robotics at Ritsumeikan University, Japan. A pioneer in robotics, he excels in mobile robot design, mechanical systems, and embedded systems. Proficient in programming languages like C++, Python, and more, Dr. Kakogawa has a prolific career marked by teaching, research, and leadership in international robotics conferences.

Profile

scholar

Education🎓 

Doctor of Engineering, Ritsumeikan University, Japan, 2015.  Master of Engineering, Ritsumeikan University, Japan, 2012.  Bachelor of Engineering, Department of Robotics, Ritsumeikan University, Japan, 2010.

Experience💼

Associate Professor, Ritsumeikan University (2023–Present).  Lecturer and Visiting Assistant Professor at University of Waterloo (2017). Assistant Professor, Ritsumeikan University (2015–2019).

Awards and Honors🏆

KAKENHI Grants from Japan Society for the Promotion of Science. Shiga Prefecture Technology Promotion Subsidy (2022). Organizer and Editor roles in top IEEE conferences, including IROS and ICRA.

Research Focus🤖

Robotics: Mobile robot design and mechanical system applications.  Embedded systems and advanced Internet communication technologies.  Multidisciplinary programming in C++, Python, and SQL for robotics innovation.

Publication  Top Notes

Design of a Multilink-Articulated Wheeled Pipeline Inspection Robot Using Only Passive Elastic Joints

Journal: Advanced Robotics, 2018

Citations: 73

Highlights: Introduces a pipeline robot leveraging passive elastic joints for adaptability in complex pipeline systems.

Mobility of an In-Pipe Robot with Screw Drive Mechanism Inside Curved Pipes

Conference: IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics, 2010

Citations: 72

Highlights: Explores screw drive mechanisms for pipeline robots navigating curved environments.

Stiffness Design of Springs for a Screw Drive In-Pipe Robot to Pass Through Curved and Vertical Pipes

Journal: Advanced Robotics, 2012

Citations: 55

Highlights: Focuses on optimizing spring stiffness to enhance robot mobility in diverse pipe geometries.

Designing Arm Length of a Screw Drive In-Pipe Robot for Climbing Vertically Positioned Bent Pipes

Journal: Robotica, 2016

Citations: 50

Highlights: Discusses arm length designs crucial for overcoming vertical bends in pipelines.

An In-Pipe Robot with Underactuated Parallelogram Crawler Modules

Conference: IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, 2014

Citations: 48

Highlights: Presents a robot with a novel crawler module enhancing adaptability and efficiency.

Design of a Multilink-Articulated Wheeled Inspection Robot for Winding Pipelines: AIRo-II

Conference: IEEE/RSJ Intelligent Robots and Systems, 2016

Citations: 46

Highlights: Develops AIRo-II, a wheeled robot optimized for winding and complex pipelines.

Pathway Selection Mechanism of a Screw Drive In-Pipe Robot in T-Branches

Conference: IEEE International Conference on Automation Science and Engineering, 2012

Citations: 42

Highlights: Proposes mechanisms for robots to autonomously navigate pipeline branches.

Development of a Screw Drive In-Pipe Robot for Passing Through Bent and Branch Pipes

Conference: IEEE ISR, 2013

Citations: 41

Highlights: Focuses on screw drive robots overcoming pipeline bends and branches.

Underactuated Modular Finger with Pull-In Mechanism for a Robotic Gripper

Conference: IEEE Robotics and Biomimetics, 2016

Citations: 40

Highlights: Introduces a robotic gripper using an underactuated mechanism for enhanced grasping.

Stiffness Design of a Resonance-Based Planar Snake Robot with Parallel Elastic Actuators

Journal: IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 2018

Citations: 39

Highlights: Examines stiffness optimization for snake robots in planar environments.

Conclusion

Dr. Atsushi Kakogawa is a highly accomplished researcher whose contributions to robotics and mechatronics make him a strong contender for the Best Researcher Award. His academic rigor, leadership in the robotics community, and innovation in mobile and embedded systems distinguish him as a trailblazer in his field. By addressing areas such as industrial collaboration and broader global recognition, he could solidify his position as a preeminent figure in robotics research.

Prof Philip F. Yuan | Robotic Fabrication | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Philip F. Yuan | Robotic Fabrication | Best Researcher Award

Prof Philip F. Yuan , CAUP, Tongji University, China

Prof Philip F. Yuan is academic and researcher in the field of renewable energy, holds a PhD in Bio systems Engineering from Kangwon National University, South Korea. His academic journey has been marked by a profound dedication to advancing solar energy technologies, specifically in solar thermal harvesting and its integration into agricultural and architectural applications.

 

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Tongji University, Shanghai, China
56057067100

📖 Publications Top Note :

Agent-Based Principal Strips Modeling for Freeform Surfaces in Architecture
Chai, H., Orozco, L., Kannenberg, F., Menges, A., Yuan, P.F.
Nexus Network Journal, 2024, 26(2), pp. 369–396
Explores innovative modeling techniques in architecture utilizing agent-based methods.

Bioinspired Sensors and Applications in Intelligent Robots: A Review
Zhou, Y., Yan, Z., Yang, Y., Yuan, P.F., He, B.
Robotic Intelligence and Automation, 2024, 44(2), pp. 215–228
A comprehensive review of bioinspired sensor technologies and their applications in robotics.

FloatArch: A Cable-Supported, Unreinforced, and Re-Assemblable 3D-Printed Concrete Structure Designed Using Multi-Material Topology Optimization
Li, Y., Wu, H., Xie, X., Yuan, P.F., Xie, Y.M.
Additive Manufacturing, 2024, 81, 104012
Presents a pioneering design in 3D-printed concrete structures optimized for reusability and sustainability.

Structural Performance-Based 3D Concrete Printing for an Efficient Concrete Beam
Wu, H., Li, Y., Xie, X., Gao, X., Yuan, P.F.
Sustainable Development Goals Series, 2024, Part F2790, pp. 343–354
Discusses advancements in 3D printing for creating efficient concrete beams.

Research on 3D Printing Craft for Flexible Mass Customization: The Case of Chengdu Agricultural Expo Center
Gao, T., Gu, S., Zhang, L., Yuan, P.F.
Sustainable Development Goals Series, 2024, Part F2790, pp. 465–480
Examines flexible customization in 3D printing through a case study of an agricultural expo center.

Preface
Yan, C., Chai, H., Sun, T., Yuan, P.F.
Computational Design and Robotic Fabrication, 2024, Part F2072
Introduction to the latest volume focusing on computational design and robotic fabrication.

The Use of Normative Energy Calculation for Natural Ventilation Performance-Driven Urban Block Morphology Generation
Li, W., Xu, X., Makvandi, M., Sun, Z., Yuan, P.F.
Computational Design and Robotic Fabrication, 2024, Part F2072, pp. 315–328
Investigates energy-efficient urban design through computational methods.

A Parametric Approach Towards Carbon Net Zero in Agricultural Planning
Yueyang, W., Yuan, P.F.
Computational Design and Robotic Fabrication, 2024, Part F2072, pp. 305–314
Focuses on achieving carbon neutrality in agricultural planning using parametric design techniques.

ISOMORPHISM: Stylized Translations of 2D Prototype in Additive Clay Printing
Gong, L., Yuan, P.F.
Computational Design and Robotic Fabrication, 2024, Part F2072, pp. 515–525
Explores the translation of 2D designs into 3D printed clay structures.

Practical Application of Multi-Material Topology Optimization to Performance-Based Architectural Design of an Iconic Building
Li, Y., Ding, J., Zhang, Z., Yuan, P.F., Xie, Y.M.
Composite Structures, 2023, 325, 117603
Applies multi-material optimization in creating high-performance architectural designs.

Mr. Oveas Gholami | robotics | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Oveas Gholami | robotics | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Oveas Gholami,  University of Guilan, Iran

Mr. Oveas Gholami is academic and researcher in the field of renewable energy, holds a PhD in Bio systems Engineering from Kangwon National University, South Korea. His academic journey has been marked by a profound dedication to advancing solar energy technologies, specifically in solar thermal harvesting and its integration into agricultural and architectural applications.

 

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📊 Citation Metrics (Google Scholar):

Citations by: All – 19, Since 2018 – 19

h-index: All – 2, Since 2018 – 2

i10 index: All – 1, Since 2018 –1

📖 Publications  Top Note :

Optimal control and path planning of a 3PRS robot using indirect variation algorithm

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A New Optimal Method for Calculating the Null Space of a Robot using NOC Algorithm; Application on Parallel 3PRS Robot

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Modeling and Control of a 3PRS Robot Using Lagrange Method

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Conjoined twins 3RPRS: a novel parallel spatial robot

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Design, Modeling, and Optimal Position Control of a New Wrist Rehabilitation Robot Using the Stewart Platform

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Design, modeling and position control of a wrist rehabilitation robot based on Stewart platform

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CLOSED LOOP NONLINEAR OPTIMAL CONTROL OF A 3PRS PARALLEL ROBOT

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