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.