Taro Nakamura - RankMe

247 papers A* 8A 21B 8C 24Journal 52Unranked 133

Year	Rank	Type	Title / Venue / Authors
2026	—	`conf`	An Anaerobic Digestion System Inspired by Intestinal Peristalsis - Development of a Peristaltic Bioreactor with Mixing via Rotational Flow and Negative Pressure Inflow. SII G. Ueki, Takaaki Tanno, Fumio Ito, A. Ohnishi, K. Okuda, H. Yamamura, R. Kina, Taro Nakamura
2026	—	`conf`	Development of a Gel Urethra Model Simulator Using Agarose-PEG and Performance Evaluation of a Soft Growing Actuator for Urinary Catheter Insertion Assistance. SII Kotaro Kishino, R. Sasaki, Fumio Ito, Hiroyuki Yamanaka, Mitsuru Komeya, Taro Nakamura
2026	—	`conf`	Hemodynamics of Active Ankle Motion in a Seated Position Using a Soft Robotic Wearable Actuator: A Comparative Study of Exercise Protocols and Cycles. SII Akihiro Kobayashi, A. Irie, Rie Nishihama, Taro Nakamura
2026	—	`conf`	Position and stiffness control based on a mechanical-equilibrium model for antagonistic joints using hyper-extension actuators. SII A. Irie, Akihiro Kobayashi, Ryunosuke Sawahashi, Fumio Ito, Rie Nishihama, Taro Nakamura
2026	—	`conf`	Utilization and Evaluation of a Pneumatic Cylinder-Based Acceleration Device for Long-Distance Ascent Sensation Presentation in Virtual Reality Environments. SII J. Hiura, Yuki Ishida, Ryunosuke Sawahashi, Rie Nishihama, Taro Nakamura
2026	—	`conf`	Vibrotactile Feedback Enhancement for Polishing Tasks: A Perceptual Study of Signal Deformation Strategies. SII Amane Tamada, Shogo Sakairi, Natsuki Hayami, Naruhiro Mega, Rie Nishihama, Takako Yoshida, Taro Nakamura, Manabu Okui
2026	—	`conf`	Walking Sensation in Low- and High-Viscosity Fluids Using a Lower-Limb Force-Feedback Exoskeleton with MR Fluid Brake -The Effect of Changes in Visual on Users' Subjective Evaluation-. SII Tomotaka Sugino, K. Ogura, Ryunosuke Sawahashi, Rie Nishihama, Taro Nakamura
2025	J	`jnl`	Autonomous Decentralized Control for Motion Switching in an Intestine-Inspired Peristaltic Mixing Pump Adaptive to Physical Phase Transitions of Mixed Materials. IEEE Robotics Autom. Lett. Takaaki Tanno, Ryosuke Adachi, Koya Tsurumi, Fumio Ito, Tomoki Hanamura, Takuya Umedachi, Taro Nakamura
2025	J	`jnl`	Construction of a Mixing State Estimation System in a Peristaltic Mixing Conveyor that Imitates Intestine - Proposal of an Estimation Method to Improve Generalizability for Mixture's Input Conditions -. J. Robotics Mechatronics Takaaki Tanno, Iori Terayama, Ryosuke Adachi, Rie Nishihama, Taro Nakamura
2025	A	`conf`	Development of a Cleaning Robot Capable of Self-Propelled Cleaning for Ducts in Real-World Environments Employing a Planetary Gear Mechanism. IROS Y. Ono, Y. Monma, Fumio Ito, Taro Nakamura
2025	J	`jnl`	Development of a Robot Combining a Hyper-Extension Unit and an Earthworm-Type Robot Enhancing Propulsion and Traction. J. Robotics Mechatronics Ryusei Okuma, Sogo Matsuo, Fumio Ito, Taro Nakamura
2025	—	`conf`	Development of a Soft Growing Actuator for Automated Cystoscope Insertion. SII Kotaro Kishino, Ryusei Okuma, Fumio Ito, Hiroyuki Yamanaka, Mitsuru Komeya, Taro Nakamura
2025	—	`conf`	Development of a dropping motion presentation device with bellows actuator to improve the sensation of falling in a VR. SII Yuki Ishida, Ryunosuke Sawahashi, Rie Nishihama, Taro Nakamura
2025	A	`conf`	Development of a hard matter crushing peristaltic bioreactor inspired by an avian gizzard structure for Fermentation Acceleration. IROS K. Kikyodani, Yuki Enomoto, Masataka Uchino, Kaho Nomura, Rie Nishihama, Taro Nakamura
2025	B	`conf`	Effect of multimodal haptic feedback combining force and vibrotactile feedback during pressing motion. SMC F. Hayami, Ryunosuke Sawahashi, Rie Nishihama, Taro Nakamura
2025	—	`conf`	Embodiment Under Constant Force Applied by a Force Feedback Device for Spatially Augmented Forearm. XR (1) Ryunosuke Sawahashi, Rie Nishihama, Taro Nakamura
2025	J	`jnl`	Experimental Verification of Fermentation Acceleration Effect by Peristaltic Pump - Facilitation of Fermentation of Lactic Acid Bacteria by Fibrous and Porous Fermentation Substrates -. J. Robotics Mechatronics Yuki Enomoto, Masataka Uchino, Kaho Nomura, Taro Nakamura
2025	J	`jnl`	HADEC - High-Response Artificial Muscle Actuator Using Dimethyl Ether Combustion. IEEE Robotics Autom. Lett. Kengo Mori, Koya Tsurumi, Ryunosuke Sawahashi, R. Enjo, Taro Nakamura, Manabu Okui
2025	J	`jnl`	Impulse force presentation during ball kicking by lower limb exoskeleton with MR fluid brake. Adv. Robotics Taiga Shimizu, Tomotaka Sugino, Ryunosuke Sawahashi, Rie Nishihama, Manabu Okui, Taro Nakamura
2025	J	`jnl`	Special Issue on Soft Mechanisms and Soft Elements. J. Robotics Mechatronics Daisuke Sasaki, Taro Nakamura, Shuichi Wakimoto, Masahiro Takaiwa
2025	J	`jnl`	Square Duct Cleaning Machine Using a Multistage Planetary Gear Mechanism for Removing Grease. IEEE Access Yosuke Momma, Takehiro Hitomi, Fumio Ito, Taro Nakamura
2025	J	`jnl`	Verification of combined pattern of intermittent pneumatic compression and ankle-assist exercises for preventing deep vein thrombosis. Adv. Robotics Akihiro Kobayashi, Rie Nishihama, Taro Nakamura
2024	—	`conf`	Basic Study on a Peristaltic Motion-Type In-Pipe Inspection Robot Using a Hyper-Extension Unit for Improving Locomotion Speed. CLAWAR (1) Ryusei Okuma, Sogo Matsuo, Fumio Ito, Taro Nakamura
2024	J	`jnl`	Construction of Motion Mode Switching System by Machine Learning for Peristaltic Mixing Conveyor Based on Intestinal Movement. IEEE Access Iori Terayama, Sana Oshino, Rie Nishihama, Manabu Okui, Ryosuke Adachi, Taro Nakamura
2024	—	`conf`	Development of Dynamic Posture Keeping Training Device for Maintenance of Antigravity Muscles in a Microgravity Environment - Validation of Training Effects Based on a 2DOF Kinetic Model Considering Lumbar Flexion-. SII Koki Tahara, Yusuke Shimoda, Ryunosuke Sawahashi, Rie Nishihama, Daisuke Masuda, Taro Nakamura
2024	—	`conf`	Development of a Flexible Propulsion Mechanism Using a Braided Structure of Metal Plate for a Lunar Exploration Drilling Robot. CLAWAR (2) Ryunosuke Sawahashi, Hiroto Nagashima, Chikage Fujikawa, Takashi Kubota, Taro Nakamura
2024	—	`conf`	Discrimination of Solid-Liquid Mixtures using a Multisensing System in a Peristaltic Mixing Conveyor that Imitates Intestinal Function. AIM Takaaki Tanno, Iori Terayama, Ryosuke Adachi, Taro Nakamura
2024	—	`conf`	Effect of Force Feedback during Interaction with Straight-line Movement in a VR Space by an Upper-limb Wearable Force Feedback Device. AIM Natsuki Hayami, Ryunosuke Sawahashi, Jonah Komatsu, Rie Nishihama, Manabu Okui, Taro Nakamura
2024	C	`conf`	Endoskeletal Deep Vein Thrombosis Prevention Device Using a Combining Intermittent Pneumatic Compression and Assisted Ankle Exercises. HSI Akihiro Kobayashi, Manabu Okui, Taro Nakamura
2024	—	`conf`	Evaluation of Cleaning Performance of Square-Duct Cleaning Machine with Planetary Gear Mechanism: - Prototyping Cleaning Machine and Evaluation of Cleaning Rate by Grease Cleaning Experiment -. SII Yosuke Momma, Yuta Yamanaka, Takehiro Hitomi, Fumio Ito, Taro Nakamura
2024	—	`conf`	Exoskeleton-type Assist Device Focusing on the Variable Viscosity Characteristics of the Knee Joint During Stair Descent. BioRob Tomotaka Sugino, Yusuke Shimoda, Manabu Okui, Rie Nishihama, Taro Nakamura
2024	—	`conf`	Experimental Verification of Fermentation Acceleration by Peristaltic Pump : -Initial Investigation of Fermentation Acceleration of Lactic Acid Bacteria by Fermentation Substrate made of Gel Material-. AIM Yuki Enomoto, Masataka Uchino, Kaho Nomura, Taro Nakamura
2024	—	`conf`	Experimental Verification of the Effect of Peristaltic Mixing Pumps on Fermentation Acceleration: Initial Investigation of the Acceleration of Lactic Acid Fermentation by a High Viscosity Fermentation Substrate. SII Yuki Enomoto, Masataka Uchino, Kaho Nomura, Ryunosuke Sawahashi, Taro Nakamura
2024	J	`jnl`	Fluid-Driven Soft Actuators for Soft Robots. J. Robotics Mechatronics Taro Nakamura
2024	—	`conf`	Initial Study Toward Motion Generation by Autonomous Decentralized Control for Peristaltic Mixing and Conveying Device Imitating Intestines. ICIT Ryosuke Adachi, Iori Terayama, Takaaki Tanno, Tomoki Hanamura, Takuya Umedachi, Taro Nakamura
2024	C	`conf`	Knee Joint Assist Method Focusing on Joint Viscosity Properties Using IMU - Based Exoskeleton Assist Device. HSI Tomotaka Sugino, Yusuke Shimoda, Manabu Okui, Taro Nakamura
2024	J	`jnl`	Knee Joint Assist in Seated Motion Focusing on Variable Viscosity Property in Exoskeleton Assistive Device: Comparison of Variable and Constant Viscosity Coefficients. IEEE Access Yusuke Shimoda, Tomotaka Sugino, Manabu Okui, Rie Nishihama, Taro Nakamura
2024	—	`conf`	MD-LUFFY: Massively Deformed Linearly-elongation-actuator Using Flexible Fiber and Yarn-Fundamental Characteristics on Elongation/contraction and Expansion rate. AIM Fumio Ito, Takeshi Itsuno, Taro Nakamura
2024	J	`jnl`	Multiple-Connected Variable Outer Diameter Pigs Using Pneumatic Artificial Muscle for Inspecting Narrow and Complex Pipeline, Including Many Bend Pipes. IEEE Robotics Autom. Lett. Yuta Naruse, Kana Hiromoto, Ryusei Okuma, Fumio Ito, Jun'ichi Watanabe, Taro Nakamura
2024	A	`conf`	Peristaltic Soft Robot for Long-distance Pipe Inspection with an Endoskeletal Structure for Propulsion and Traction Amplification. IROS Ryusei Okuma, Y. Naruse, Fumio Ito, Taro Nakamura
2024	—	`conf`	Proposal for a Series-Driven Catapult Using Soft Actuators to Increase the Jumping Height of Hyper Jumping Humanoid Robot. CLAWAR (1) Takeshi Itsuno, Yusuke Ishii, Masahiro Doi, Hiroyuki Kondo, Fumio Ito, Taro Nakamura
2024	—	`conf`	Proposal of Operation Methods of the Square-Duct Cleaning Machine with Multistage Planetary Gear Mechanism. CLAWAR (1) Yosuke Momma, Fumio Ito, Taro Nakamura
2024	—	`conf`	Rotary Push-in Mechanism for Variable Outer Diameter PIGs with Multiple-Connected Using Pneumatic Artificial Muscles. CLAWAR (1) Kana Hiromoto, Yuta Naruse, Fumio Ito, Jun'ichi Watanabe, Taro Nakamura
2024	—	`conf`	Weight Sensory Presentation Considering Impulsive Force of Ball Kicking by a Force Feedback Exoskeleton using MR Fluid Brakes. ICIT Taiga Shimizu, Ryunosuke Sawahashi, Taro Nakamura
2023	C	`conf`	Components and Basic Evaluation of Earthworm-Type Ice-Drilling Robot for Exploration Under Arctic-Sea-Ice. IECON Yuka Takeda, Ryosuke Tokoi, Chikage Fujikawa, Manabu Okui, Hiroshi Yoshida, Taro Nakamura
2023	—	`conf`	Development and Basic Characteristics of a Peristaltic Flexible Pump Based on the Intestinal Transport Function ROBIO M. Kawano, Shogo Uzawa, Chiaki Yamazaki, Taro Nakamura
2023	—	`conf`	Development of Shoulder Mechanism for a Wearable Upper Limb Force-Feedback Device with Pneumatic Artificial Muscles and MR Brakes. SII Jonah Komatsu, Ryunosuke Sawahashi, Taiki Masuda, Manabu Okui, Taro Nakamura
2023	J	`jnl`	Development of a Bimanual Wearable Force Feedback Device with Pneumatic Artificial Muscles, MR Fluid Brakes, and Sensibility Evaluation Based on Pushing Motion. J. Robotics Mechatronics Ryunosuke Sawahashi, Jonah Komatsu, Rie Nishihama, Manabu Okui, Taro Nakamura
2023	J	`jnl`	Development of an Earthworm-Type Electrical Wire Installation Assistance Robot Using Artificial Muscles. IEEE Robotics Autom. Lett. Fumio Ito, I. Horiuchi, K. Tsuru, Taro Nakamura
2023	—	`conf`	Development of an Evaluation Simulator for Gastrointestinal Stents by Applying a Peristaltic Pump: Prototype fabrication of evaluation simulators and characteristic tests. ROBIO Shogo Uzawa, Takeru Hashiguchi, Manabu Okui, Taro Nakamura
2023	—	`conf`	Discrimination of Powder Particle Size and Input Amounts for the Estimation of Mixing Using a Peristaltic Mixing Conveyor Imitating an Intestinal Tube. SII Iori Terayama, Sana Oshino, Rie Nishihama, Manabu Okui, Taro Nakamura
2023	—	`conf`	Estimating Changing Drive Timing Effects of Exosuit on Jumping Height for Augmenting Human Instantaneous Force. ISIE Yusuke Ishii, Fumio Ito, Taro Nakamura
2023	—	`conf`	Experimental evaluation of the white cane device with force-feedback function using air jets. SII Hirochika Oshima, Ryunosuke Sawahashi, Manabu Okui, Rie Nishihama, Taro Nakamura
2023	—	`conf`	Presentation of Underwater Sensation by Drag in Knee Motion with a Lower Limb Exoskeleton Using MR Fluid Brakes. ISIE Ryunosuke Sawahashi, Taiki Masuda, Taiga Shimizu, Rie Nishihama, Manabu Okui, Taro Nakamura
2023	C	`conf`	Proposal for a Lifting Support Device for LP Gas Delivery Operations. IECON Kiyotaka Oba, Ryunosuke Sawahashi, Manabu Okui, Rie Nishihama, Taro Nakamura
2023	—	`conf`	Proposal of Duct Cleaning Unit Using Planetary Gear Mechanism for Kitchen Ventilation Ducts and Design of Grease Cleaning Brush for Square Ducts: Model Design and Simulation of Effective Cleaning Range. SII Takehiro Hitomi, Y. Monma, Fumio Ito, Taro Nakamura
2023	—	`conf`	Proposal of a Method for Measuring Inside Diameter of Tubes Using a Drive Unit of a Robot for Inspection of Small Tubes. ISIE Hiroto Nagashima, Fumio Ito, Taro Nakamura, Kousuke Uchiyama, Manabu Okui
2023	—	`conf`	Proposal of a Moving Speed Enhancing Method for Peristaltic Motion Type In-Pipe Inspection Robot with Linear Antagonistic Mechanism Using Endoskeletal Type Artificial Muscles. ROBIO Ryusei Okuma, Y. Naruse, Fumio Ito, Taro Nakamura
2023	B	`conf`	Shoe-Type-Force-Feedback Device and Falling Sensation with Two-Step Dropping. SMC Yuki Ishida, Ryunosuke Sawahashi, Rie Nishihama, Taro Nakamura
2023	J	`jnl`	Traction Amplified Actuation System for Inspecting Narrow and Complex Pipes Using Enhanced Linear Antagonistic Mechanism-Bend Pipe Passage Model and Force Comparison. IEEE Access Fumio Ito, Yuta Naruse, Kazuki Takaya, Jun'ichi Watanabe, Taro Nakamura
2022	C	`conf`	Antislip Anchoring Mechanism for Peristaltic Pipe Inspection Robots Traveling in Low-Friction Environments. IECON Kosuke Uchiyama, Hiroto Sato, Fumio Ito, Taro Nakamura
2022	B	`conf`	Assist Effectiveness Study based on Viscosity: Comparison of Assumed Command Signal and Actual Command Signal. RO-MAN Yusuke Shimoda, Tetsuhito Fujita, Katsuki Machida, Manabu Okui, Rie Nishihama, Taro Nakamura
2022	—	`conf`	Confirmation of Variable Diameter TRM Operation. CLAWAR Yuta Naruse, Kazuki Takaya, Fumio Ito, Jun'ichi Watanabe, Taro Nakamura
2022	C	`conf`	Control of single-stroke movement of a drum-playing robot by reinforcement learning using a realistic artificial muscle-driven robot. IECON Manabu Okui, Shiori Nakamura, Seigo Kimura, Ryuji Suzuki, Rie Nishihama, Taro Nakamura
2022	J	`jnl`	Development of Peristaltic Transfer System to Transport Feces in Space: Proposal of Driving Method Using Pressure Difference in Peristaltic Pump. IEEE Access Shogo Uzawa, Hiroya Kumamoto, Chiaki Yamazaki, Manabu Okui, Taro Nakamura
2022	C	`conf`	Development of Semi-active Force Feedback Shoes with MR Brake Rendering a Falling Sensation and Descent Acceleration Measurement. IECON Ryunosuke Sawahashi, Toshinari Tanaka, Taiki Masuda, Manabu Okui, Rie Nishihama, Taro Nakamura
2022	—	`conf`	Development of a Rotary Cleaning Mechanism Using Planetary Gears for Removing Grease Deposited in Kitchen Ventilation Ducts. SII Takehiro Hitomi, Yuta Yamanaka, Fumio Ito, Taro Nakamura
2022	C	`conf`	Deveropmrnt of Anisotropic Short-Fiber Oriented Rubber and its Application To Elongation Actuators. IECON H. Kunisada, K. Fujitani, Fumio Ito, Manabu Okui, Taro Nakamura
2022	J	`jnl`	Distributed Deployment With Multiple Moving Robots for Long Distance Complex Pipe Inspection. IEEE Robotics Autom. Lett. Hiroto Sato, Kousuke Uchiyama, Fumio Ito, Ryunosuke Sawahashi, Taro Nakamura
2022	—	`conf`	Effect on Jumping Height by Changing Jumping Powered Exoskeleton Attachment Position for Augmentation of Human Instantaneous Movements. CLAWAR Yusuke Ishii, Fumio Ito, Shunichi Kurumaya, Taro Nakamura
2022	—	`conf`	Evaluation of Support Device for Manual Handling of Gas Cylinders. CLAWAR Kiyotaka Oba, Manabu Okui, Rie Nishihama, Taro Nakamura
2022	—	`conf`	Grasping Characteristics of Flexible Propulsion Unit Using Braid Mechanism for Lunar Exploration Robot. CLAWAR Chikage Fujikawa, Ryosuke Tokoi, Wataru Toyama, Manabu Okui, Tomoaki Tsuji, Taro Nakamura, Takashi Kubota
2022	C	`conf`	Ice-drilling and Gripping Experiments in Actual Conditions for Developing Earthworm-type Ice-drilling Robot for Extensive Under-sea-ice Surveys. IECON Ryosuke Tokoi, Chikage Fujikawa, Wataru Toyama, Manabu Okui, Hiroshi Yoshida, Taro Nakamura
2022	J	`jnl`	Instantaneous Force Generation Mechanism Based on the Striking Motion of Mantis Shrimp - Design and Control Method of Cavitation by Simulation and Experiment. IEEE Robotics Autom. Lett. Fumio Ito, Yusuke Ishii, Shunichi Kurumaya, Katsushi Kagaya, Taro Nakamura
2022	—	`conf`	Instantaneous force generation mechanism based on the striking motion of the mantis shrimp - The effect of the diameter of the artificial muscle on the motion of the mechanism. ICIT Fumio Ito, Shunichi Kurumaya, Riki Ono, Katsushi Kagaya, Yusuke Ishii, Taro Nakamura
2022	C	`conf`	Mixing Determination for Solid Rocket Fuel Production by Peristaltic Mixing Pump Using Packing Method. IECON Sana Oshino, Iori Terayama, Rie Nishihama, Manabu Okui, Taro Nakamura
2022	—	`conf`	Proposal of a Square-Duct Cleaning Mechanism Using a Noncircular Brush with a Planetary Gear Mechanism: Brush-Trajectory Design and Simulation. ICIT Yuta Yamanaka, Takehiro Hitomi, Fumio Ito, Taro Nakamura
2022	—	`conf`	Proposal of a decentralized peristaltic movement generation based on actual intestines and verification by content transfer experiment. SII Daisuke Matsui, Sana Oshino, Iori Terayama, Rie Nishihama, Manabu Okui, Taro Nakamura
2022	C	`conf`	Proposal of posture guidance method using air jetting with table tennis racket type device. IECON Rin Suzuki, Ryunosuke Sawahashi, Rie Nishihama, Manabu Okui, Taro Nakamura
2022	C	`conf`	Prototype of an exoskeletal lower limb force-feedback device for moving extensively in VR space. IECON Taiki Masuda, Ryunosuke Sawahashi, Jonah Komatsu, Manabu Okui, Rie Nishihama, Taro Nakamura
2022	—	`ed.`	Robotics for Sustainable Future - CLAWAR 2021, Virtual Event, Japan, 30 August - 1 September 2021. CLAWAR Daisuke Chugo, Mohammad Osman Tokhi, Manuel F. Silva, Taro Nakamura, Khaled M. Goher
2021	—	`conf`	Construction of Distributed Sensing System for Peristaltic Continuous Mixing Conveyor Imitating Intestines: Internal State Measurement Using Accelerometer. AIM Sana Oshino, Kota Wakamatsu, Daisuke Matsui, Rie Nishihama, Manabu Okui, Taro Nakamura
2021	—	`conf`	Detection of Rust from Images in Pipes Using Deep Learning. UR Akira Oyama, Hiroto Sato, Kaito Kosuge, Kosuke Uchiyama, Taro Nakamura, Kazunori Umeda
2021	J	`jnl`	Development of a Compact Pneumatic Valve Using Rotational Motion for a Pneumatically Driven Mobile Robot With Periodic Motion in a Pipe. IEEE Access Hiroto Sato, Kousuke Uchiyama, Yuki Mano, Fumio Ito, Shunichi Kurumaya, Manabu Okui, Yasuyuki Yamada, Taro Nakamura
2021	—	`conf`	Development of a Wearable Four-Degrees-of-Freedom Force Feedback Device with a Clutch Mechanism Using Artificial Muscle Contraction. ICIT Ryunosuke Sawahashi, Yuki Onozuka, Toshinari Tanaka, Manabu Okui, Taro Nakamura
2021	B	`conf`	Dropping Sensation for Development of Lower Limb Force Feedback Device. RO-MAN Taiki Masuda, Toshinari Tanaka, Ryunosuke Sawahashi, Manabu Okui, Rie Nishihama, Taro Nakamura
2021	—	`conf`	Evaluation of Optimal Cleaning Tools for the Development of a Cleaning Robot for Grease from Ventilation Ducts. CLAWAR Yuta Yamanaka, Takehiro Hitomi, Fumio Ito, Taro Nakamura
2021	—	`conf`	Excavation Experiment of Earth Worm Type Seabed Exploration Robot in Actual Sea Area. CLAWAR Manabu Okui, Ryosuke Tokoi, Wataru Toyama, Kazuki Tsumura, Keita Isaka, Tomoki Watanabe, Taro Nakamura, Hiroshi Yoshida
2021	J	`jnl`	Generalization Capability of Mixture Estimation Model for Peristaltic Continuous Mixing Conveyor. IEEE Access Sana Oshino, Rie Nishihama, Kota Wakamatsu, Katsuma Inoue, Daisuke Matsui, Manabu Okui, Kohei Nakajima, Yasuo Kuniyoshi, Taro Nakamura
2021	—	`conf`	Horizontal Drilling with Seabed Robotic Explorer. CLAWAR Ryosuke Tokoi, Wataru Toyama, Kazuki Tsumura, Tomoki Watanabe, Manabu Okui, Taro Nakamura, Hiroshi Yoshida
2021	—	`conf`	Improved Conveying Efficiency of a Peristaltic movement type Pump Using a Watering System for Vertical Conveying of Excavated Soil at Construction Sites. AIM Hirochika Oshima, Haruka Adachi, Daisuke Matsui, Kota Wakamatsu, Hiroya Kumamoto, Sana Oshino, Masahiro Ueda, Taro Nakamura
2021	J	`jnl`	In-Pipe Inspection Robot Capable of Actively Exerting Propulsive and Tractive Forces With Linear Antagonistic Mechanism. IEEE Access Fumio Ito, Kazuki Takaya, Masashi Kamata, Manabu Okui, Yasuyuki Yamada, Taro Nakamura
2021	J	`jnl`	Instantaneous Force Generation Mechanism Based on the Striking Motion of Mantis Shrimp-Analytical and Experimental Verification of the Increase in Instantaneous Force Using Exoskeleton Spring Mechanism. IEEE Robotics Autom. Lett. Fumio Ito, Shunichi Kurumaya, Riki Ono, Katsushi Kagaya, Taro Nakamura
2021	—	`conf`	Propulsion Unit Control Method for Visualization of Grasping State of Earthworm-type Lunar Excavation Robot. AIM Ryosuke Tokoi, Wataru Toyama, Tomoki Watanabe, Kazuki Tsumura, Manabu Okui, Hirotaka Sawada, Takashi Kubota, Taro Nakamura
2021	—	`conf`	Residual Water Removal Mechanism for Obtaining Clear Images with Sewer Pipe Inspection Robot. CLAWAR Kosuke Uchiyama, Hiroto Sato, Fumio Ito, Shunichi Kurumaya, Taro Nakamura
2021	—	`conf`	Verification of the "AB-Wear" Semi-Exoskeleton-Type Power-Assist Suit in Providing Assistance to the Lower Back. ICIT Yuta Yamanaka, Masashi Kashima, Hirokazu Arakawa, Rie Nishihama, Kazuya Yokoyama, Taro Nakamura
2020	—	`conf`	Actuatable Flexible Large Structure Using a Laminated Foam-based Soft Actuator. SII Yasuyuki Yamada, Taro Nakamura
2020	—	`conf`	Clay Drilling Performance of Seabed Robotic Explorer Using Peristaltic Motion. SII Keita Isaka, Kazuki Tsumura, Tomoki Watanabe, Wataru Toyama, Manabu Okui, Hiroshi Yoshida, Taro Nakamura
2020	—	`conf`	Content Detection for Continuous and Efficient Production of Solid Rocket Fuel by Peristaltic Mixer. SII Kota Wakamatsu, D. Hagiwara, H. Adachi, Kyota Ashigaki, Akihiro Iwasaki, Yasuyuki Yamada, Hiroto Habu, Taro Nakamura
2020	J	`jnl`	Development of Assist Suit for Squat Lifting Support Considering Gait and Quantitative Evaluation by Three-Dimensional Motion Analysis. J. Robotics Mechatronics Masashi Kashima, Hirokazu Arakawa, Seigo Kimura, Rie Nishihama, Kazuya Yokoyama, Isao Kikutani, Taro Nakamura
2020	—	`conf`	Dielectric elastomer actuator that can be deformed without pre-stretching and its application to flexible wave-generating device. SII T. Hayashi, H. Kumamoto, Manabu Okui, Y. Yonehara, H. Takeuchi, Taro Nakamura
2020	—	`conf`	Effect of penetration force on drilling efficiency for seabed drilling robot. AIM Wataru Toyama, Keita Isaka, Kazuki Tsumura, Tomoki Watanabe, Manabu Okui, Hiroshi Yoshida, Taro Nakamura
2020	—	`conf`	Fundamental characteristics for rendering elasticity of a force feedback method using elastic spring and magneto-rheological fluid clutch. SII M. Ooba, Yuki Onozuka, Manabu Okui, Taro Nakamura
2020	—	`conf`	Grasp efficient powder transport performance of peristaltic motion type conveyor based on soft actuation. SII Daiki Hagiwara, Kota Wakamatsu, Kyota Ashigaki, Kai Negishi, Shun Yoshihama, Koichi Kato, Yasuyuki Yamada, Taro Nakamura
2020	B	`conf`	Influence of vertical acceleration for inducing sensation of dropping by lower limb force feedback device. RO-MAN Toshinari Tanaka, Yuki Onozuka, Manabu Okui, Rie Nishihama, Taro Nakamura
2020	—	`conf`	Mixing State Estimation of Peristaltic Continuous Mixing Conveyor with Distributed Sensing System Based on Soft Intestine Motion. RoboSoft Kota Wakamatsu, Katsuma Inoue, D. Hagiwara, H. Adachi, Daisuke Matsui, Shunichi Kurumaya, Rie Nishihama, Manabu Okui, Kohei Nakajima, Yasuo Kuniyoshi, Taro Nakamura
2020	—	`conf`	Noninflatable Pneumatic Artificial Muscle Requiring Low Space and Consumption Flow Rate. SII Manabu Okui, Fumio Ito, Akihiro Kojima, Taro Nakamura
2020	B	`conf`	Overhead Work Assist with Passive Gravity Compensation Mechanism and Horizontal Link Mechanism for Agriculture. RO-MAN Yasuyuki Yamada, Hirokazu Arakawa, Taro Watanabe, Shunya Fukuyama, Rie Nishihama, Isao Kikutani, Taro Nakamura
2020	—	`conf`	Proposal for 3D-printed pneumatic artificial muscles -Effect of leaf spring stiffness on contraction amount and contraction force-. SII Fumio Ito, Akihiro Kojima, Manabu Okui, Taro Nakamura
2020	—	`conf`	Proposal for Pipeline-Shape Measurement Method Based on Highly Accurate Pipeline Length Measurement by IMU Sensor Using Peristaltic Motion Characteristics. AIM Hiroto Sato, Yuki Mano, Fumio Ito, Takumi Yasui, Manabu Okui, Rie Nishihama, Taro Nakamura
2020	J	`jnl`	Proposal of Motion Judgment Algorithm Based on Joint Angle of Variable Elastic Assist Suit with High Back Drivability. J. Robotics Mechatronics Seigo Kimura, Ryuji Suzuki, Katsuki Machida, Rie Nishihama, Manabu Okui, Taro Nakamura
2020	J	`jnl`	Soil Discharging Mechanism Utilizing Water Jetting to Improve Excavation Depth for Seabed Drilling Explorer. IEEE Access Keita Isaka, Kazuki Tsumura, Tomoki Watanabe, Wataru Toyama, Manabu Okui, Hiroshi Yoshida, Taro Nakamura
2020	—	`conf`	Soil Transportation by Peristaltic Movement-Type Pump Inspired from the Lubrication System of the Large Intestine and Ceramic Art. AIM H. Adachi, Daisuke Matsui, Kota Wakamatsu, D. Hagiwara, M. Ueda, Yasuyuki Yamada, Taro Nakamura
2020	J	`jnl`	TasKi: Overhead Work Assistance Device with Passive Gravity Compensation Mechanism. J. Robotics Mechatronics Yasuyuki Yamada, Hirokazu Arakawa, Taro Watanabe, Shunya Fukuyama, Rie Nishihama, Isao Kikutani, Taro Nakamura
2020	—	`conf`	Variable Viscoelastic Joint Module with Built-in Pneumatic Power Source. AIM Katsuki Machida, Seigo Kimura, Ryuji Suzuki, Kazuya Yokoyama, Manabu Okui, Taro Nakamura
2020	—	`conf`	Wearable Air-Jet Force Feedback Device without Exoskeletal Structure and Its Application to Elastic Ball Rendering. AIM Manabu Okui, Toru Masuda, T. Tamura, Yuki Onozuka, Taro Nakamura
2019	—	`conf`	Assistive method that controls joint stiffness and antagonized angle based on human joint stiffness characteristics and its application to an exoskeleton. ICAR Seigo Kimura, Ryuji Suzuki, Masashi Kashima, Manabu Okui, Rie Nishihama, Taro Nakamura
2019	—	`conf`	Deformation Measurement of Dielectric Elastomer using Slide Ring Material on a 2-D Plane. SII T. Hayashi, Manabu Okui, Y. Yonehara, Taro Nakamura
2019	J	`jnl`	Development of Underwater Drilling Robot Based on Earthworm Locomotion. IEEE Access Keita Isaka, Kazuki Tsumura, Tomoki Watanabe, Wataru Toyama, Makoto Sugesawa, Yasuyuki Yamada, Hiroshi Yoshida, Taro Nakamura
2019	J	`jnl`	Development of a Peristaltic-Movement Duct-Cleaning Robot for Application to Actual Environment - Examination of Brush Type and Installation Method to Improve Cleaning Efficiency -. J. Robotics Mechatronics Fumio Ito, Takahiko Kawaguchi, Yasuyuki Yamada, Taro Nakamura
2019	A	`conf`	Laminated foam-based soft actuator for actuatable flexible structure. IROS Yasuyuki Yamada, Taro Nakamura
2019	—	`conf`	Proposal of Passive Type Power Assist Suit for Squat Lifting Considering Walking AIM Masashi Kashima, Hirokazu Arakawa, Seigo Kimura, Rie Nishihama, Kazuya Yokoyama, Isao Kikutani, Taro Nakamura
2019	A	`conf`	Proposal of a Peristaltic Motion Type Duct Cleaning Robot for Traveling in a Flexible Pipe. IROS Fumio Ito, Takahiko Kawaguchi, Masashi Kamata, Yasuyuki Yamada, Taro Nakamura
2019	—	`conf`	Proposed Pneumatic Artificial Skin Muscle that Provides Assistance in Daily Activities. SII Yasuyuki Yamada, Taro Nakamura
2019	C	`conf`	Rendering friction and viscosity using a wearable 4 degrees of freedom force feedback device with magnetorheological fluid clutches and pneumatic artificial muscles. IECON Yuki Onozuka, Minoru Oba, Manabu Okui, Taro Nakamura
2019	—	`conf`	Research of human-robot handshakes under variable stiffness conditions. ICARM Kejia Dai, Yage Liu, Manabu Okui, Rie Nishihama, Taro Nakamura
2019	—	`conf`	Soil transport experiment with a multi-unit peristaltic transport machine for compact automatic transportation of excavated soil. SII D. Hagiwara, Kyota Ashigaki, Kota Wakamatsu, M. Ueda, Yasuyuki Yamada, Taro Nakamura
2019	J	`jnl`	Straight-Fiber-Type Artificial Muscle Deformation Under Pressurization. IEEE Robotics Autom. Lett. Akihiro Kojima, Manabu Okui, Itsuki Hisamichi, Tomoaki Tsuji, Taro Nakamura
2018	—	`conf`	An Exoskeleton Type 4-DOF Force Feedback Device Using Magnetorheological Fluid Clutches and Artificial Muscles. AIM Yuki Onozuka, Ryo Suzuki, Yasuyuki Yamada, Taro Nakamura
2018	A	`conf`	Blade-Type Crawler Capable of Running on the Surface of Water as Bio-Inspired by a Basilisk Lizard. IROS Yasuyuki Yamada, Taro Nakamura
2018	—	`conf`	Considering Mixing Process of Rocket Solid Propellant Using Mixing Transport Device Simulating Peristaltic Movement of Intestinal Tract. BioRob Kyota Ashigaki, Akihiro Iwasaki, D. Hagiwara, Kai Negishi, Kotaro Matsumoto, Yasuyuki Yamada, Hiroto Habu, Taro Nakamura
2018	—	`conf`	Development of Both-Ends Supported Flexible Auger for Lunar Earthworm-Type Excavation Robot LEAVO. AIM Ami Fujiwara, Toyoharu Nakatake, Naoaki Tadami, Keita Isaka, Yasuyuki Yamada, Hirotaka Sawada, Taro Nakamura, Takashi Kubota
2018	—	`conf`	Development of Contraction Force Control System of Peristaltic Crawling Robot for Sewer Pipe Inspection. AIM Yuki Mano, Ryutaro Ishikawa, Yasuyuki Yamada, Taro Nakamura
2018	A	`conf`	Development of High-Speed Type Peristaltic Crawling Robot for Long-Distance and Complex-Line Sewer Pipe Inspection. IROS Yuki Mano, Ryutaro Ishikawa, Yasuyuki Yamada, Taro Nakamura
2018	—	`conf`	GerWalk: Lightweight Mobile Robot with Buoyant Balloon Body and Bamboo Rimless Wheel. ROBIO Yasuyuki Yamada, Taro Nakamura
2018	—	`conf`	Hollow Pneumatic Artificial Muscles with Air Cylinder: Improvement for compatibility of high durability and high efficiency. BioRob Yasuyuki Yamada, Akihiro Kojima, Yutaro Higashi, Manabu Okui, Taro Nakamura
2018	J	`jnl`	Hybrid Pneumatic Source Based on Evaluation of Air Compression Methods for Portability. IEEE Robotics Autom. Lett. Manabu Okui, Yuki Nagura, Yasuyuki Yamada, Taro Nakamura
2018	J	`jnl`	Morphological change in peristaltic crawling motion of a narrow pipe inspection robot inspired by earthworm's locomotion. Adv. Robotics Masashi Kamata, Shota Yamazaki, Yuki Tanise, Yasuyuki Yamada, Taro Nakamura
2018	—	`conf`	Novel feedforward controller for straight-fiber-type artificial muscle based on an experimental identification model. RoboSoft Ryuji Suzuki, Manabu Okui, Shingo Iikawa, Yasuyuki Yamada, Taro Nakamura
2018	—	`conf`	Prolonging the lifetime of straight-fiber-type pneumatic rubber artificial muscle by shape consideration and material development. RoboSoft Akihiro Kojima, Manabu Okui, Yasuyuki Yamada, Taro Nakamura
2018	J	`jnl`	Proposal of Non-Rotating Joint Drive Type Power Assist Suit for Lower Limbs Considering Squat Lifting. J. Robotics Mechatronics Hirokazu Arakawa, Shun Mohri, Yasuyuki Yamada, Kazuya Yokoyama, Isao Kikutani, Taro Nakamura
2018	—	`conf`	Proposal of Non-rotating Joint Drive Type Mechanical Assist Device for Squat Lifting by Using Leaf and Compression Spring. BioRob Hirokazu Arakawa, Shun Mohri, Kazuya Yokoyama, Yasuyuki Yamada, Isao Kikutani, Taro Nakamura
2018	—	`conf`	Proposal of One-inch Pipe Inspection Robot "PI-RO I". BioRob Masashi Kamata, Kana Tachibana, Yuki Tanise, Takahiko Kawaguchi, Yasuyuki Yamada, Taro Nakamura
2018	—	`conf`	Soil Transport Experiment by Peristaltic Transport Machine for Compact Automatic Transportation System of Excavated Soil. AIM Kyota Ashigaki, Daiki Hagiwara, Kai Negishi, Shun Yoshihama, Masahiro Ueda, Yasuyuki Yamada, Taro Nakamura
2018	J	`jnl`	Triangular cross-section peristaltic conveyor for transporting powders at high speed in printers. Adv. Robotics Yasuyuki Yamada, Kyota Ashigaki, Shun Yoshihama, Kai Negishi, Koichi Kato, Taro Nakamura
2018	—	`conf`	Underwater Excavation by Excavation Robot Equipped with Propulsion Unit Based on Earthworm Setae. ROBIO Naoaki Tadami, Keita Isaka, Toyoharu Nakatake, A. Fujiwara, Yasuyuki Yamada, Taro Nakamura, M. Sugesawa, Hiroshi Yoshida
2018	—	`conf`	Water Jetting Excavation and Consideration of Earth Auger Shape to Reduce Drilling Torque for Seabed Robotic Explorer. AIM Keita Isaka, Naoaki Tadami, Ami Fujiwara, Toyoharu Nakatake, Makoto Sugesawa, Yasuyuki Yamada, Hiroshi Yoshida, Taro Nakamura
2017	A	`conf`	A pneumatic power source using a sodium bicarbonate and citric acid reaction with pressure booster for use in mobile devices. IROS Manabu Okui, Yuki Nagura, Shingo Iikawa, Yasuyuki Yamada, Taro Nakamura
2017	A*	`conf`	Blade-type crawler vehicle with gyro wheel for stably traversing uneven terrain at high speed. ICRA Yasuyuki Yamada, Hirotaka Sawada, Takashi Kubota, Taro Nakamura
2017	A	`conf`	Curved excavation by a sub-seafloor excavation robot. IROS Naoaki Tadami, Mamoru Nagai, Toyoharu Nakatake, A. Fujiwara, Yasuyuki Yamada, Taro Nakamura, Hiroshi Yoshida, Hirotaka Sawada, Takashi Kubota
2017	—	`conf`	Development of 4-degrees of freedom force feedback device with pneumatic artificial muscles and magnetorheological clutches. AIM H. Mori, Masatoshi Kobayashi, Yasuyuki Yamada, Taro Nakamura
2017	—	`conf`	Development of a curving excavation method for a lunar-subsurface explorer using a peristaltic crawling mechanism. AIM Toyoharu Nakatake, A. Fujiwara, Masashi Konno, Mamoru Nagai, Naoaki Tadami, Yasuyuki Yamada, Taro Nakamura, Hirotaka Sawada, Takashi Kubota
2017	—	`conf`	Development of an adhesion unit for a traveling-wave-type, omnidirectional wall-climbing robot in airplane body inspection. AIM Takafumi Amakawa, Tomohiro Yamaguchi, Yasuyuki Yamada, Taro Nakamura
2017	—	`conf`	Development of an air duct cleaning robot for housing based on peristaltic crawling motion. AIM Yuki Tanise, Kosuke Taniguchi, Shota Yamazaki, Masashi Kamata, Yasuyuki Yamada, Taro Nakamura
2017	—	`conf`	Development of non-rotating joint drive type gastrocnemius-reinforcing power assist suit for squat lifting. AIM Shun Mohri, Hiroki Inose, Hirokazu Arakawa, Kazuya Yokoyama, Yasuyuki Yamada, Isao Kikutani, Taro Nakamura
2017	—	`conf`	Development of pneumatically driven peristaltic-type robot for long distance inspection in half-inch pipes. AIM Masashi Kamata, Shota Yamazaki, Yuki Tanise, Yasuyuki Yamada, Taro Nakamura
2017	—	`conf`	Investigation of odometry method of pipe line shape by peristaltic crawling robot combined with inner sensor. AIM Ryutaro Ishikawa, Takeru Tomita, Yasuyuki Yamada, Taro Nakamura
2017	B	`conf`	Proposal of non-rotating joint drive type high output power assist suit for squat lifting. RO-MAN Shun Mohri, Hiroki Inose, Hirokazu Arakawa, Kazuya Yokoyama, Yasuyuki Yamada, Isao Kikutani, Taro Nakamura
2017	—	`conf`	Proposing an adhesion unit for a traveling-wave-type, omnidirectional wall-climbing robot in airplane body inspection applications. ICM Takafumi Amakawa, Tomohiro Yamaguchi, Yasuyuki Yamada, Taro Nakamura
2017	—	`conf`	Research on horizontal, inclined, and vertical conveyance of powder by peristaltic conveyor for developing high-speed printing machine. SII Kyota Ashigaki, Shun Yoshihama, Koichi Kato, Yasuyuki Yamada, Taro Nakamura
2017	A*	`conf`	Semi-endoskeleton-type waist assist AB-wear suit equipped with compressive force reduction mechanism. ICRA Hiroki Inose, Shun Mohri, Hirokazu Arakawa, Manabu Okui, Katsuya Koide, Yasuyuki Yamada, Isao Kikutani, Taro Nakamura
2017	A	`conf`	Variable viscoelastic joint system and its application to exoskeleton. IROS Manabu Okui, Shingo Iikawa, Yasuyuki Yamada, Taro Nakamura
2016	C	`conf`	1st prototype of a variable viscoelastic joint system with a clutch composed of pneumtic air muscle and magneto rheological brake. ICARCV Auth Manabu Okui, Shingo Iikawa, Yasuyuki Yamada, Taro Nakamura
2016	A	`conf`	Blade-type crawler vehicle with wings in ground effect for traversing uneven terrain at high speed. IROS Yasuyuki Yamada, Gen Endo, Taro Nakamura
2016	C	`conf`	Development of a 1-DOF wearable force feedback device with soft actuators and comparative evaluation of the actual objects and virtual objects in the AR space. ICARCV Ryo Suzuki, Masakazu Egawa, Yasuyuki Yamada, Taro Nakamura
2016	C	`conf`	Development of a lightweight power-assist suit using pneumatic artificial muscles and balloon-amplification mechanism. ICARCV Hiroki Inose, Shun Mohri, Yasuyuki Yamada, Taro Nakamura, Kazuya Yokoyama, Isao Kikutani
2016	—	`conf`	Development of a peristaltic crawling robot for long-distance complex line sewer pipe inspections. AIM Ryutaro Ishikawa, Takeru Tomita, Yasuyuki Yamada, Taro Nakamura
2016	—	`conf`	Development of axial extension actuator for narrow pipe inspection endoscopic robot. SII Shota Yamazaki, Yuki Tanise, Yasuyuki Yamada, Taro Nakamura
2016	—	`conf`	Development of endoskeleton type knee auxiliary power assist suit using pneumatic artificial muscles. AIM Shun Mohri, Hiroki Inose, Kazuya Yokoyama, Yasuyuki Yamada, Isao Kikutani, Taro Nakamura
2016	—	`conf`	Development of the Attachment for the Cable of Peristaltic Crawling Robot to Reduce Friction in Elbow Pipe. ICIRA (1) Ryutaro Ishikawa, Takeru Tomita, Yasuyuki Yamada, Taro Nakamura
2016	C	`conf`	Effective motion assistance using a passive force endoskeleton power assist suit. IECON Hiroki Inose, Shun Mohri, Yasuyuki Yamada, Taro Nakamura, Kazuya Yokoyama, Isao Kikutani
2016	C	`conf`	Force feedback device with pneumatic artificial muscles and magnetorheological clutches. IECON Masatoshi Kobayashi, Junya Hirano, Taro Nakamura, Yasuyuki Yamada
2016	—	`conf`	High-speed response of the pneumatic actuator used in a peristaltic crawling robot inspecting long-distance gas pipes. AIM Yuki Tanise, Tatsuya Kishi, Shota Yamazaki, Yasuyuki Yamada, Taro Nakamura
2016	—	`conf`	Optimization of Throwing Motion by 2-DOF Variable Viscoelastic Joint Manipulator. ICIRA (1) Hiroki Tomori, Hikaru Ishihara, Takahiro Nagayama, Taro Nakamura
2016	—	`conf`	Portability and antagonistic stiffness control for an shape memory alloy artificial muscle actuator protected by a rolled film tube. AIM Toshiya Ishikawa, Taro Nakamura
2016	—	`conf`	Powder conveyance experiments with peristaltic conveyor using a pneumatic artificial muscle. AIM Shun Yoshihama, S. Takano, Yasuyuki Yamada, Taro Nakamura, Koichi Kato
2016	—	`conf`	Soil circulating system for a lunar subsurface explorer robot using a peristaltic crawling mechanism. AIM Toyoharu Nakatake, Masashi Konno, Asuka Mizushina, Yasuyuki Yamada, Taro Nakamura, Takashi Kubota
2016	C	`conf`	The verification of permissible resistant torque considering back-drivability to develop a wearable assist suit. ICARCV Shingo Iikawa, Manabu Okui, Yasuyuki Yamada, Taro Nakamura
2016	J	`jnl`	Verification of throwing operation by a manipulator with variable viscoelastic joints with straight-fiber-type artificial muscles and magnetorheological brakes. Adv. Robotics Takahiro Nagayama, Hikaru Ishihara, Hiroki Tomori, Taro Nakamura
2016	C	`conf`	Vertical jumping motion simulation with consideration for landing using a monopedal robot with artificial muscles and magnetorheological brakes. IECON Takahiro Nagayama, Hikaru Ishihara, Hiroki Tomori, Yasuyuki Yamada, Taro Nakamura
2015	—	`conf`	Development of Delta-Type Parallel-Link Robot Using Pneumatic Artificial Muscles and MR Clutches for Force Feedback Device. ICIRA (1) Masatoshi Kobayashi, Junya Hirano, Taro Nakamura
2015	—	`conf`	Development of Semi-Active-Type Haptic Device Using Variable Viscoelastic Elements. ICIRA (1) Masakazu Egawa, Takumi Watanabe, Taro Nakamura
2015	—	`conf`	Development of a Hydraulic Artificial Muscle for a Deep-Seafloor Excavation Robot with a Peristaltic Crawling Mechanism. ICIRA (1) Mamoru Nagai, Asuka Mizushina, Taro Nakamura, Fumitaka Sugimoto, Kensuke Watari, Hidehiko Nakajo, Hiroshi Yoshida
2015	A	`conf`	Development of a peristaltic crawling robot for long-distance sewer pipe inspection with consideration of complex pipe line. IROS Takeru Tomita, Tomoya Tanaka, Taro Nakamura
2015	A*	`conf`	Development of a wearable haptic device with pneumatic artificial muscles and MR brake. VR Masakazu Egawa, Takumi Watanabe, Taro Nakamura
2015	C	`conf`	Development of an endskeleton type power assist suit using pneumatic artificial muscles with amplification mechanism. IECON Hiroki Inose, Kazuya Yokoyama, Hiroya Imamura, Isao Kikutani, Taro Nakamura
2015	J	`jnl`	Development of insertion-type peristalsis pump using pneumatic artificial muscles. Adv. Robotics Ryosuke Ban, Yoshiki Kimura, Taro Nakamura
2015	A	`conf`	Development of seabed excavation robot with peristaltic crawling. IROS Mamoru Nagai, Asuka Mizushina, Taro Nakamura, Fumitaka Sugimoto, Kensuke Watari, Hidehiko Nakajo, Hiroshi Yoshida
2015	—	`conf`	Dynamic Characteristic Model for Pneumatic Artificial Muscles Considering Length of Air Tube. ICIRA (1) Shota Yamazaki, Tatsuya Kishi, Taro Nakamura
2015	C	`conf`	Landing method for a one-legged robot with artificial muscles and an MR brake. IECON Hikaru Ishihara, Takahiro Nagayama, Hiroki Tomori, Taro Nakamura
2015	A	`conf`	Mixing of solid propellant by peristaltic pump based on bowel peristalsis. IROS Shun Yoshihama, Ryosuke Ban, Taro Nakamura, Akihiro Iwasaki, Hiroto Habu
2015	—	`conf`	Proposed locomotion strategy for a traveling-wave-type omnidirectional wall-climbing robot for spherical surfaces. ROBIO Tetsuhide Go, Tatsuya Osawa, Taro Nakamura
2015	—	`conf`	Throwing operations by manipulator with a 2-DOF variable viscoelastic joint using pneumatic artificial muscles and a magnetorheological brake. ROBIO Takahiro Nagayama, Hikaru Ishihara, Hiroki Tomori, Taro Nakamura
2015	J	`jnl`	Wave-transmitting method for a travelling-wave-type omnidirectional mobile robot. Ind. Robot Masashi Konno, Yutaka Mizota, Taro Nakamura
2014	—	`conf`	Development of a passive switching cam mechanism for walking assistance using pneumatic artificial muscle. AIM Takuma Kawamura, Marie Noma, Taro Nakamura
2014	—	`conf`	Development of a peristaltic crawling robot for long-distance inspection of sewer pipes. AIM Tomoya Tanaka, Kensuke Harigaya, Taro Nakamura
2014	—	`conf`	Development of delta robot driven by pneumatic artificial muscles. AIM Junya Hirano, Dai Tanaka, Takumi Watanabe, Taro Nakamura
2014	—	`conf`	Development of traveling wave type omnidirectional wall climbing robot using permanent magnetic adhesion mechanism and proposal of locomotion strategy for the robot. AIM Tetsuhide Go, Tatsuya Osawa, Teruyoshi Ogawa, Taro Nakamura
2014	—	`conf`	Evaluation of energy efficiency of insertion-type peristalsis pump using pneumatic artificial muscles. ROBIO Ryosuke Ban, Yoshiki Kimura, Taro Nakamura
2014	J	`jnl`	Satellite, Planetary or Terrestrial Subsurface Explorer Robot Based on Earthworm Locomotion. J. Robotics Mechatronics Hayato Omori, Hiroyuki Kitamoto, Asuka Mizushina, Taro Nakamura, Takashi Kubota
2013	C	`conf`	Development and control of 1-DOF manipulator using electrostrictive rubber actuator. IECON Hiroki Tomori, Hiroshi Oshika, Taro Nakamura, Hisashi Osumi, Kazunobu Hashimoto, Akitoshi Nozawa
2013	C	`conf`	Development and control of 7-DOF artificial muscle manipulator considering redundancy. IECON Takumi Watanabe, Dai Tanaka, Daichi Kamo, Taro Nakamura
2013	J	`jnl`	Development of Bellows-Type Artificial Rubber Muscle and Application to Peristaltic Crawling Endoscopic Robot. J. Robotics Mechatronics Takaichi Yanagida, Kazunori Adachi, Taro Nakamura
2013	—	`conf`	Development of a 7-DOF manipulator actuated by straight-fiber-type pneumatic artificial muscle. AIM Dai Tanaka, Daichi Kamo, Takumi Watanabe, Masanori Maehara, Taro Nakamura
2013	A	`conf`	Development of a peristaltic crawling inspection robot for 1-inch gas pipes with continuous elbows. IROS Tatsuya Kishi, Megumi Ikeuchi, Taro Nakamura
2013	—	`conf`	Development of a peristaltic crawling robot for sewer pipe inspection. ICM Kensuke Harigaya, Kazunori Adachi, Takaichi Yanagida, Masato Yokojima, Taro Nakamura
2013	—	`conf`	Development of a wall climbing robot using the mobile mechanism of continuous traveling waves propagation - Development of a mechanism of wave-absorbing. ROBIO Yutaka Mizota, Yusuke Goto, Taro Nakamura
2013	—	`conf`	Development of an exsufflation system for peristaltic pump based on bowel peristalsis. AIM Yoshiki Kimura, Kunihiro Saito, Taro Nakamura
2013	—	`conf`	Development of an insertion-type peristalsis pump. ROBIO Ryosuke Ban, Yoshiki Kimura, Taro Nakamura
2013	—	`conf`	Development of an orthosis for walking assistance using pneumatic artificial muscle: A quantitative assessment of the effect of assistance. ICORR Takuma Kawamura, Kenta Takanaka, Taro Nakamura, Hisashi Osumi
2013	—	`conf`	Development of endoscopic device to veer out a latex tube with jamming by granular materials. ROBIO Takaichi Yanagida, Kazunori Adachi, Taro Nakamura
2013	—	`conf`	Development of pneumatic control system for walking assist using dual On/Off valves. ICM Kenta Takanaka, Taro Nakamura
2013	—	`conf`	Development of two types of 2-DOF wrist joint driven by pneumatic artificial muscles. ICM Dai Tanaka, Daichi Kamo, Masanori Maehara, Taro Nakamura
2013	—	`conf`	Dynamic Characteristics Control of 2-DOF Manipulator with Artificial Muscles and Differential Gear using Disturbance Observer. ICINCO (2) Tsutomu Watanabe, Daichi Kamo, Daisuke Tanaka, Taro Nakamura, Hisashi Osumi
2013	—	`conf`	Piaget for the Smart Control of Complex Robotized Applications in Industry. ICINCO (2) Hayato Omori, Jean-Daniel Dessimoz, Hiroki Tomori, Taro Nakamura, Hisashi Osumi
2013	J	`jnl`	Propulsion Mechanism for a Lunar Subterranean Excavator Using Peristaltic Crawling. J. Robotics Mechatronics Hiroyuki Kitamoto, Hayato Omori, Hiroaki Nagai, Taro Nakamura, Hisashi Osumi, Takashi Kubota
2013	A	`conf`	Variable impedance control with an artificial muscle manipulator using instantaneous force and MR brake. IROS Hiroki Tomori, Suguru Nagai, Tatsuo Majima, Taro Nakamura
2012	J	`jnl`	An In-Pipe Mobile Robot for Use as an Industrial Endoscope Based on an Earthworm's Peristaltic Crawling. J. Robotics Mechatronics Shota Horii, Taro Nakamura
2012	—	`conf`	Derivation of nonlinear dynamic model of novel pneumatic artificial muscle manipulator with a magnetorheological brake. AMC Hiroki Tomori, Yuichiro Midorikawa, Taro Nakamura
2012	J	`jnl`	Development of Peristaltic Crawling Robot with Artificial Rubber Muscles Attached to Large Intestine Endoscope. Adv. Robotics Taro Nakamura, Yuya Hidaka, Masato Yokojima, Kazunori Adachi
2012	A	`conf`	Development of a peristaltic crawling robot attached to a large intestine endoscope using bellows - type artificial rubber muscles. IROS Takaichi Yanagida, Kazunori Adachi, Masato Yokojima, Taro Nakamura
2012	A	`conf`	Development of an in-pipe inspection robot for narrow pipes and elbows using pneumatic artificial muscles. IROS Megumi Ikeuchi, Taro Nakamura, Dai Matsubara
2012	J	`jnl`	Estimation of Joint Stiffness Using Instantaneous Loads Adv. Robotics Taro Nakamura, Masanori Maehara, Daisuke Tanaka, Hiroyuki Maeda
2012	—	`conf`	Motion control of instantaneous force for an artificial muscle manipulator with variable rheological joint. ROBIO Hiroki Tomori, Suguru Nagai, Tatsuo Majima, Taro Nakamura
2012	J	`jnl`	Path Tracking Method for Traveling-Wave-Type Omnidirectional Mobile Robot (TORoIII). J. Robotics Mechatronics Teruyoshi Ogawa, Taro Nakamura
2011	J	`jnl`	Development of a Peristaltic Pump Based on Bowel Peristalsis using Artificial Rubber Muscle. Adv. Robotics Taro Nakamura, Kazuyuki Suzuki
2011	—	`conf`	Development of endoscopic robot and experiment in the large intestine of dead swine. ROBIO Kazunori Adachi, Masato Yokojima, Yuya Hidaka, Taro Nakamura
2011	J	`jnl`	Joint Stiffness and Position Control of an Artificial Muscle Manipulator for Instantaneous Loads Using a Mechanical Equilibrium Model. Adv. Robotics Taro Nakamura, Daisuke Tanaka, Hiroyuki Maeda
2011	A*	`conf`	Planetary subsurface explorer robot with propulsion units for peristaltic crawling. ICRA Hayato Omori, Taro Murakami, Hiroaki Nagai, Taro Nakamura, Takashi Kubota
2011	J	`jnl`	Position and Vibration Control of Variable Rheological Joints Using Artificial Muscles and Magneto-Rheological Brake. Int. J. Humanoid Robotics Taro Nakamura, Yuichiro Midorikawa, Hiroki Tomori
2011	—	`conf`	Self-localization and 3-D model construction of pipe by earthworm robot equipped with omni-directional rangefinder. ROBIO Atsushi Yamashita, Kenki Matsui, Ryosuke Kawanishi, Toru Kaneko, Taro Murakami, Hayato Omori, Taro Nakamura, Hajime Asama
2011	J	`jnl`	Theoretical Comparison of McKibben-Type Artificial Muscle and Novel Straight-Fiber-Type Artificial Muscle. Int. J. Autom. Technol. Hiroki Tomori, Taro Nakamura
2010	A	`conf`	Development of a peristaltic pump based on bowel peristalsis using for artificial rubber muscle. IROS Kazuyuki Suzuki, Taro Nakamura
2010	B	`conf`	Estimation of joint stiffness using EMG and application to master-slave system with an artificial muscle manipulator. RO-MAN Masanori Maehara, Daisuke Tanaka, Hiroyuki Maeda, Taro Nakamura
2010	—	`conf`	Excavation Mechanism for a Planetary Underground Explorer Robot. ISR/ROBOTIK Hayato Omori, Taro Nakamura, Takayuki Yada, Taro Murakami, Hiroaki Nagai, Takashi Kubota
2010	A*	`conf`	Locomotion strategies for an omni-directional mobile robot using traveling waves propagation. ICRA Taro Nakamura, Kuniaki Sato
2009	J	`jnl`	An underground explorer robot based on peristaltic crawling of earthworms. Ind. Robot Hayato Omori, Taro Nakamura, Takayuki Yada
2009	A	`conf`	Development of a 6-DOF manipulator actuated with a straight-fiber-type artificial muscle. IROS Hiroyuki Maeda, Hiroaki Nagai, Taro Nakamura
2009	A*	`conf`	Reliable control during current loop failure using ETF for position servo system including disturbance observer. ICRA Kaoru Ishikawa, Taro Nakamura, Hisashi Osumi
2009	—	`conf`	Variable Rheological Joints Using an Artificial Muscle Soft Actuator and Magneto-Rheological Fluids Brake. ICIRA Yuichiro Midorikawa, Taro Nakamura
2008	J	`jnl`	Development of Soft Manipulator with Variable Rheological Joints and Pneumatic Sensor for Collision with Environment. J. Robotics Mechatronics Taro Nakamura, Yuki Akamatsu, Yuta Kusaka
2008	J	`jnl`	Development of an omni-directional mobile robot using traveling waves based on snail locomotion. Ind. Robot Taro Nakamura, Kuniaki Satoh
2008	A	`conf`	Locomotion and turning patterns of a peristaltic crawling earthworm robot composed of flexible units. IROS Hayato Omori, Takeshi Hayakawa, Taro Nakamura
2008	A*	`conf`	Locomotion strategy for a peristaltic crawling robot in a 2-dimensional space. ICRA Taro Nakamura, Tomohide Iwanaga
2007	—	`conf`	Earth-worm typed Drilling robot for subsurface planetary exploration. ROBIO Takashi Kubota, Kenji Nagaoka, Satoru Tanaka, Taro Nakamura
2007	A*	`conf`	Position and Force Control Based on Mathematical Models of Pneumatic Artificial Muscles Reinforced by Straight Glass Fibers. ICRA Taro Nakamura, Hitomi Shinohara
2006	J	`jnl`	Development of a Peristaltic Crawling Robot Based on Earthworm Locomotion. J. Robotics Mechatronics Taro Nakamura, Takashi Kato, Tomohide Iwanaga, Yoichi Muranaka