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last modified：2024/11/23

Assistant Professor　NISHIMURA, Toshihiro

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Faculty, Affiliation

Faculty of Frontier Engineering,Institute of Science and Engineering

College and School Educational Field

Division of Mechanical Science and Engineering, Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology
School of Frontier Engineering, College of Science and Engineering

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　TEL:076-234-4683

Academic Background

Career

Faculty of Frontier Engineering, Institute of Science and Engineering, Kanazawa University(2021/05-)
Ydor Inc.(2024/01/01-)
FANUC CORPORATION(-2021/04)

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Specialities

Intelligent mechanics/Mechanical systems

Speciality Keywords

Robotics, Robotic hand, Manipulation, Soft Robt, Mechanism design

Research Themes

Development of Novel Robotic Hnad

Development of Novel Robotic Hnad

Books

Papers

  • 　Soft Robotic Hand With Finger-Bending/Friction-Reduction Switching Mechanism Through 1-Degree-of-Freedom Flow Control　Toshihiro Nishimura,Kensuke Shimizu,Seita Nojiri,Kenjiro Tadakuma,Yosuke Suzuki,Tokuo Tsuji,Tetsuyou Watanabe　IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters　7　2　5695　2022/04　
  • 　1-Degree-of-Freedom Robotic Gripper With Infinite Self-Twist Function　Toshihiro Nishimura,Yosuke Suzuki,Tokuo Tsuji,Tetsuyou Watanabe　IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters　7　3　8447　2022/07　
  • 　Grasping Strategy for Unknown Objects Based on Real-Time Grasp-Stability Evaluation Using Proximity Sensing　Yosuke Suzuki,Ryoya Yoshida,Tokuo Tsuji,Toshihiro Nishimura,Tetsuyou Watanabe　IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters　7　4　8643　2022/07　
  • 　Single-fingered reconfigurable robotic gripper with a folding mechanism for narrow working spaces　Toshihiro Nishimura,Tsubasa Muryoe,Yoshitatsu Asama,Hiroki Ikeuchi,Tetsuyou Watanabe　IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters　7　4　10192　2022/07　
  • 　Development of assembly system with quick and low-cost installation　Masanari Tennomi,Atsushi Okamura,Yuta Nakamura,Taiki Abe,Seiji Wakamatsu,Sho Tajima,Toshihiro Nishimura,Yuji Hirai,Takuro Sawada,Naoki Ichikawa,Tokuo Tsuji,Kimitoshi Yamazaki,Yosuke Suzuki,Tetsuyou Watanabe　Advanced Robotics　34　7-8　1　2020/03/13　

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  • 　Fluid Pressure Monitoring-Based Strategy for Delicate Grasping of Fragile Objects by A Robotic Hand with Fluid Fingertips　Toshihiro Nishimura,Yosuke Suzuki,Tokuo Tsuji,Tetsuyou Watanabe　Sensors　19　4　2019/02　
  • 　Bent Sheet Grasping Stability for Sheet Manipulation　Yoshinori Fujihira,Toshihiro Nishimura,Tetsuyou Watanabe　IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters　1　1　415　2016/01　
  • 　Surface Texture of Deformable Robotic Fingertips for a Stable Grasp Under Both Dry and Wet Conditions　Kaori Mizushima,Toshihiro Nishimura,Yosuke Suzuki,Tokuo Tsuji,Tetsuyou Watanabe　IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters　2　4　2048　2017/10　
  • 　Peg-in-hole under state uncertainties via a passive wrist joint with push-activate-rotation function　Toshihiro Nishimura,Yosuke Suzuki,Tokuo Tsuji,Tetsuyou Watanabe　2017 IEEE-RAS 17th International Conference on Humanoid Robotics (Humanoids)　67　2017/11　
  • 　Variable-grasping-mode underactuated soft gripper with environmental contact-based operation　Toshihiro Nishimura,Kaori Mizushima,Yosuke Suzuki,Tokuo Tsuji,Tetsuyou Watanabe　IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters　2　2　1　2017
  • 　Thin plate manipulation by an under-actuated robotic soft gripper utilizing the environment　Toshihiro Nishimura,Kaori Mizushima,Yosuke Suzuki,Tokuo Tsuji,Tetsuyou Watanabe　2017 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS)　2017-September　1236　2017/09　
  • 　Microgripper-Embedded Fluid Fingertip-Enhancing Positioning and Holding Abilities for Versatile Grasping　Toshihiro Nishimura,Yoshinori Fujihira,Tetsuyou Watanabe　Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics　9　6　2017/12/01　
  • 　Lightweight, High-Force Gripper Inspired by Chuck Clamping Devices　Toshihiro Nishimura,Masanari Tennomi,Yosuke Suzuki,Tokuo Tsuji,Tetsuyou Watanabe　IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters　3　3　1354　2018/07
  • 　New condition for tofu stable grasping with fluid fingertips　Toshihiro Nishimura,Yoshinori Fujihira,Ryota Adachi,Tetsuyou Watanabe　2016 IEEE International Conference on Automation Science and Engineering (CASE)　2016/08　
  • 　Development of a Flexible Thin Wearable Device for Tuning Temperature, Humidity, and Surface Friction on Its Surface　Toshihiro Nishimura,Natsuko Kuramata,Seita Nojiri,Yuki Horiuchi,Kenjiro Tadakuma,Tetsuyou Watanabe　Applied Sciences　13　14　8352　2023/07/19　
  • 　Local Curvature Estimation and Grasp Stability Prediction Based on Proximity Sensors on a Multi-Fingered Robot Hand　Yosuke Suzuki,Ryoya Yoshida,Tokuo Tsuji,Toshihiro Nishimura,Tetsuyou Watanabe　Journal of Robotics and Mechatronics　35　5　1340　2023/10/20　
  • 　Lightweight High-Speed and High-Force Gripper for Assembly　Toshihiro Nishimura,Takeshi Takaki,Yosuke Suzuki,Tokuo Tsuji,Tetsuyou Watanabe　IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics　1　2023　
  • 　Integrating force and vision feedback for flexible assembly system　Kenta Tabata,Tokuo Tsuji,Atsushi Kawakubo,Riku Kobayashi,Takayuki Yamabe,Yosuke Suzuki,Toshihiro Nishimura,Kimitoshi Yamazaki,Tatsuya Ishiti,Tetsuyou Watanabe　Advanced Robotics　37　17　1100　2023/08/24　
  • 　Flexible and slim device switching air blowing and suction by a single airflow control　Seita Nojiri,Toshihiro Nishimura,Kenjiro Tadakuma,Tetsuyou Watanabe　IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters　2023
  • 　High-payload and self-adaptive robotic hand with 1-degree-of-freedom translation/rotation switching mechanism　Toshihiro Nishimura,Tsubasa Muryoe,Tetsuyou Watanabe　IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters　2023
  • 　Single-Motor Robotic Gripper With Multi-Surface Fingers for Variable Grasping Configurations　Toshihiro Nishimura,Tsubasa Muryoe,Tetsuyou Watanabe　IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters　2024/03
  • 　Single-Motor Robotic Gripper With Three Functional Modes for Grasping in Confined Spaces　Toshihiro Nishimura,Tetsuyou Watanabe　IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters　8　11　7408 - 7415　2023/11/01

Conference Presentations

  • Grasping analysis for High-speed and high-force gripper, utilizing load-sensitive continuously variable transmission (conference：SI2021)(2021/12/15)
  • Analysis and Evaluation for High-speed and high-force gripper, utilizing load-sensitive continuously variable transmission (conference：RSJ2021)(2021/09/10)
  • Development of Robotic hand utilizing Softness(conference：Kanazawa university FSSI Special seminar)(2021/12/15)
  • Whole Shape Estimation of Transparent Object from Its Contour using Statistical Shape Model(conference：2023 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS))(2023/10/01)
  • Development of A Gripper for Manipulation of Soft Line-Shaped Object(conference：2024 IEEE/SICE International Symposium on System Integration (SII))(2024/01/08)

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  • Parameter Tuning Method to Improve Cycle Time of Soft Robotic Hand System Using Bayesian Optimization(conference：2024 IEEE/SICE International Symposium on System Integration (SII))(2024/01/08)
  • LCLE: A Liquid-Cooled Laminar Electromagnet for a Soft Robotic Gripper and Heavy Object Grasping(conference：2023 IEEE 5th International Conference on BioInspired Processing (BIP))(2023/11/28)
  • 1-Degree-Of-Freedom Robotic Gripper with Infinite Self-Twist Function(conference：2022 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS))(2022/10/23)
  • Soft Robotic Hand with Finger-Bending/friction-Reduction Switching Mechanism Via 1-Degree-Of-Freedom Flow Control(conference：2022 IEEE 5th International Conference on Soft Robotics (RoboSoft))(2022/04)

Others

Arts and Fieldwork

Patent

Theme to the desired joint research

Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research

○「少駆動源多自由度構造体を用いた多様な把持形態を有するソフトロボットハンド」(2022-2024)　
○「界面洗浄・摩擦制御の実現による未知の表面特性をもつ物体の洗浄把持・操り」(2021-2023)　

Competitive research funding,Contribution

Collaborative research,Consignment study

Classes (Bachelors)

○Frontier Project B(2023)
○Frontier Project A(2023)
○Fundamental of Mechanical Engineering Design and Drawing(2023)
○Entrepreneurship(2023)
○Experiments in Fundamental Physics(2023)
○Frontier Project A(2022)
○Frontier Project B(2022)
○Mechanical Engineering Design and Drawing(BH)(2022)
○Mechanical Engineering Design and Drawing(BH)(2022)
○Experiments in Fundamental Physics(2022)
○Experiments in Fundamental Physics(2022)
○Frontier Project A(2021)
○Frontier Project B(2021)
○Frontier Project B(2021)

Classes (Graduate Schools)

○Laboratory Rotation I(2023)

International Project

International Students

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Others (Social Activities)

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