Journal of Robotics and Mechatronics, Volume 28

Volume 28, Number 1, February 2016

Reviews on Research and Development of Functional Fluid Mechatronics, Rehabilitation Systems, and Mechatronics of Flexible Drive Systems

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  Junji Furusho, Naoyuki Takesue:
  Research and Development of Functional Fluid Mechatronics, Rehabilitation Systems, and Mechatronics of Flexible Drive Systems. 5-16

Regular Papers

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  Tomohito Takubo, Keishi Kominami, Kenichi Ohara, Yasushi Mae, Tatsuo Arai:
  Collision Avoidance Using Contact Information with Multiple Objects by Multi-Leg Robot. 17-30
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  Shodai Kato, Mitsunori Kitamura, Taro Suzuki, Yoshiharu Amano:
  NLOS Satellite Detection Using a Fish-Eye Camera for Improving GNSS Positioning Accuracy in Urban Area. 31-39
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  Jun Ogawa, Hiroyuki Iizuka, Masahito Yamamoto, Masashi Furukawa:
  A Novel Approach to Quantitative Evaluation of Tangle Formations for Seaweeds in Stirrer Cultivation. 40-49
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  Aude Warniez, Olivia Penas, Jean-Yves Choley, Peter Hehenberger:
  Metrics Generation Process for Mechatronics. 50-60
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  Wataru Mito, Masahiro Matsunaga:
  Cloud/Crowd Sensing System for Annotating Users Perception. 61-68
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  Hirofumi Okazaki, Yusuke Kanai, Masa Ogata, Komei Hasegawa, Kentaro Ishii, Michita Imai:
  Toward Understanding Pedagogical Relationship in Human-Robot Interaction. 69-78
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  Takehito Kikuchi, Isao Abe:
  Seating System with Adjustable Sheet and Body Surface Measurement. 79-85
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  Yuya Nishida, Junichi Kojima, Yuzuru Itoh, Kenkichi Tamura, Harumi Sugimatsu, Kangsoo Kim, Taku Sudo, Tamaki Ura:
  Virtual Mooring Buoy "ABA" for Multiple Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Operation. 86-90
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  Yuya Nishida, Kenji Nagahashi, Takumi Sato, Adrian Bodenmann, Blair Thornton, Akira Asada, Tamaki Ura:
  Autonomous Underwater Vehicle "BOSS-A" for Acoustic and Visual Survey of Manganese Crusts. 91-94
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  Kensuke Izawa, Sang-Ho Hyon:
  Prototyping Force-Controlled 3-DOF Hydraulic Arms for Humanoid Robots. 95-103

Grand Robots Museum

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  Kazuto Miyawaki:
  Electric Cart Matching the User Gait. 105-106
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  Reo Matsumura, Masahiro Shiomi, Kayako Nakagawa, Kazuhiko Shinozawa, Takahiro Miyashita:
  A Desktop-Sized Communication Robot: "robovie-mR2". 107-108

Volume 28, Number 2, April 2016

Special Issue on Construction and Built Environment

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  Thomas Bock, Tetsuji Yoshida:
  Editorial: Construction and Built Environment. 115
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  Thomas Bock:
  Construction Robotics. 116-122
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  Kazuyoshi Tateyama:
  Achievement and Future Prospects of ICT Construction in Japan. 123-128
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  Rui Fukui, Kenta Kawae, Yuta Kato, Masayuki Nakao:
  Rail Structure Supporting Mechanism Using Foamable Resin for Pillar Expansion, Anchoring, and Fixation. 129-137
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  Taketsugu Hirabayashi, Kazuki Abukawa, Tomoo Sato, Sayuri Matsumoto, Muneo Yoshie:
  First Trial of Underwater Excavator Work Supported by Acoustic Video Camera. 138-148
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  Katsutoshi Ootsubo, Daichi Kato, Takuya Kawamura, Hironao Yamada:
  Support System for Slope Shaping Based on a Teleoperated Construction Robot. 149-157
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  Thomas Bock, Alexei Bulgakov:
  Planning of Movements of Building Robots with Speed Optimization. 158-161
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  Abdul Halim Ismail, Ryosuke Tasaki, Hideo Kitagawa, Kazuhiko Terashima:
  Optimum Placement of Wireless Access Point for Mobile Robot Positioning in an Indoor Environment. 162-172
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  Takanobu Tanimoto, Ryo Fukano, Kei Shinohara, Keita Kurashiki, Daisuke Kondo, Hiroshi Yoshinada:
  Research on Superimposed Terrain Model for Teleoperation Work Efficiency. 173-184
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  Pakpoom Kriengkomol, Kazuto Kamiyama, Masaru Kojima, Mitsuhiro Horade, Yasushi Mae, Tatsuo Arai:
  A New Close-Loop Control Method for an Inspection Robot Equipped with Electropermanent-Magnets. 185-193
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  Saeko Tokuomi, Kazuya Mori:
  Suction Cup for Concrete Wall Testing Robot. 194-197

Regular Papers

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  Jeremy A. Marvel, Roger Bostelman:
  Test Methods for the Evaluation of Manufacturing Mobile Manipulator Safety. 199-214
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  Norazila Binti Othman, Masahiro Kanazaki:
  Development of Digital Flight Motion Methodology Based on Aerodynamic Derivatives Approximation. 215-225
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  Hideyuki Ryu, Yoshihiro Nakata, Yuya Okadome, Yutaka Nakamura, Hiroshi Ishiguro:
  Study on a Pneumatically Actuated Robot for Simulating Evolutionary Developmental Process of Musculoskeletal Structures. 226-233
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  Hélio Perroni Filho, Akihisa Ohya:
  Image Correspondence Based on Interest Point Correlation in Difference Streams: Method and Applications to Mobile Robot Localization. 234-241
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  Jorge David Figueroa Heredia, Hamdi Sahloul, Jun Ota:
  Teaching Mobile Robots Using Custom-Made Tools by a Semi-Direct Method. 242-254

Volume 28, Number 3, June 2016

Special Issue on Autonomous Flying Robot

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  Shoichiro Fujisawa, Kenzo Nonami, Masafumi Miwa, Satoshi Suzuki, Kakuya Iwata:
  Editorial: Autonomous Flying Robot. 261
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  Kenzo Nonami:
  Drone Technology, Cutting-Edge Drone Business, and Future Prospects. 262-272
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  Katsuya Hirata, Ryo Nozawa, Shogo Kondo, Kazuki Onishi, Hirochika Tanigawa:
  On High-Performance Airfoil at Very Low Reynolds Number. 273-285
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  Kazuya Sato, Ryuichiro Daikoku:
  A Simple Autonomous Flight Control of Multicopter Using Only Web Camera. 286-294
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  Hiroyuki Ukida, Masafumi Miwa:
  LED Panel Detection and Pattern Discrimination Using UAV's On-Board Camera for Autoflight Control. 295-303
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  Reesa Akbar, Bambang Sumantri, Hitoshi Katayama, Shigenori Sano, Naoki Uchiyama:
  Reduced-Order Observer Based Sliding Mode Control for a Quad-Rotor Helicopter. 304-313
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  Kiyoteru Hayama, Hiroki Irie:
  Trial Production of Vertical Take-Off and Landing Aircraft Based on Tricopter. 314-319
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  Yuhei Tokura, Kohei Toba, Yogo Takada:
  Practical Applications of HORNET to Inspect Walls of Structures. 320-327
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  Masafumi Miwa, Shinji Uemura, Akitaka Imamura:
  Arbitrary Attitude Hovering Control of Quad Tilt Rotor Helicopter. 328-333
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  Akitaka Imamura, Masafumi Miwa, Junichi Hino:
  Flight Characteristics of Quad Rotor Helicopter with Thrust Vectoring Equipment. 334-342
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  Shouhei Mori, Toru Namerikawa:
  Formation Control Considering Disconnection of Network Links for a Multi-UAV System: An LMI Approach. 343-350
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  Motomichi Sonobe, Masafumi Miwa, Junichi Hino:
  Effectiveness of Delayed Feedback Control Applied to a Small-Size Helicopter with a Suspended Load System. 351-359

Regular Papers

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  Takakuni Morita, Takeshi Kikuchi, Chiharu Ishii:
  Development of Sensory Feedback Device for Myoelectric Prosthetic Hand to Provide Hardness of Objects to Users. 361-370
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  Rongmin Zhang, Yuan Chen, Jun Gao:
  Numerical Investigation on Transverse Maneuverability of a Vectored Underwater Vehicle Without Appendage. 371-377
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  Yancheng Wang, Kailun Xi, Deqing Mei, Guanhao Liang, Zichen Chen:
  A Flexible Tactile Sensor Array Based on Pressure Conductive Rubber for Contact Force Measurement and Slip Detection. 378-385
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  Man Cheong Lei, Denny Oetomo:
  Cable Wrapping Phenomenon in Cable-Driven Parallel Manipulators. 386-396
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  Motoki Takagi, Hayato Mori, Adiljan Yimit, Yoshihiro Hagihara, Tasuku Miyoshi:
  Development of a Small Size Underwater Robot for Observing Fisheries Resources - Underwater Robot for Assisting Abalone Fishing -. 397-403
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  Thanh Trung Trang, Weiguang Li, Thanh Long Pham:
  A New Method to Solve the Kinematic Problems of Parallel Robots Using Generalized Reduced Gradient Algorithm. 404-417
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  Huan Gou, Tengda Shi, Lei Yan, Jiang Xiao:
  Gait and Posture Analysis Method Based on Genetic Algorithm and Support Vector Machines with Acceleration Data. 418-424

Volume 28, Number 4, August 2016

Special Issue on Real World Robot Challenge in Tsukuba - Autonomous Technology for Coexistence with Human Beings -

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  Yoshihiro Takita, Shin'ichi Yuta, Takashi Tsubouchi, Koichi Ozaki:
  Editorial: Real World Robot Challenge in Tsukuba - Autonomous Technology for Coexistence with Human Beings -. 431
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  Yuta Kanuki, Naoya Ohta:
  Development of Autonomous Robot with Simple Navigation System for Tsukuba Challenge 2015. 432-440
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  Naoki Akai, Yasunari Kakigi, Shogo Yoneyama, Koichi Ozaki:
  Development of Autonomous Mobile Robot that Can Navigate in Rainy Situations. 441-450
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  Yoshihiro Takita, Shinya Ohkawa, Hisashi Date:
  Recognition Method Applied to Smart Dump 9 Using Multi-Beam 3D LiDAR for the Tsukuba Challenge. 451-460
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  Tomoyoshi Eda, Tadahiro Hasegawa, Shingo Nakamura, Shin'ichi Yuta:
  Development of Autonomous Mobile Robot "MML-05" Based on i-Cart Mini for Tsukuba Challenge 2015. 461-469
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  Kitaro Shimane, Ryo Ueda, Susumu Tarao:
  Prototyping of Kinematics Simulator for Supporting Autonomous Mobile Robot Development. 470-478
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  Adi Sujiwo, Tomohito Ando, Eijiro Takeuchi, Yoshiki Ninomiya, Masato Edahiro:
  Monocular Vision-Based Localization Using ORB-SLAM with LIDAR-Aided Mapping in Real-World Robot Challenge. 479-490
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  Shohei Akimoto, Tomokazu Takahashi, Masato Suzuki, Yasuhiko Arai, Seiji Aoyagi:
  Human Detection by Fourier Descriptors and Fuzzy Color Histograms with Fuzzy c-Means Method. 491-499
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  Tetsuo Tomizawa, Yuya Shibata:
  Oncoming Human Avoidance for Autonomous Mobile Robot Based on Gait Characteristics. 500-507

Regular Papers

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  Junki Togashi, Kazuhisa Mitobe, Genci Capi:
  Control of Low-Cost Customizable Robot Arm Actuated by Elastic Tendons. 509-522
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  Akihiro Obara, Xu Yang, Hiromasa Oku:
  Structured Light Field Generated by Two Projectors for High-Speed Three Dimensional Measurement. 523-532
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  Kouta Goto, Yuichi Tazaki, Tatsuya Suzuki:
  Bipedal Locomotion Control Based on Simultaneous Trajectory and Foot Step Planning. 533-542
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  Myo Myint, Kenta Yonemori, Akira Yanou, Khin Nwe Lwin, Mamoru Minami, Shintaro Ishiyama:
  Visual Servoing for Underwater Vehicle Using Dual-Eyes Evolutionary Real-Time Pose Tracking. 543-558
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  Kyouhei Takikawa, Ryoken Miyazaki, Takahiro Kanno, Gen Endo, Kenji Kawashima:
  Pneumatically Driven Multi-DOF Surgical Forceps Manipulator with a Bending Joint Mechanism Using Elastic Bodies. 559-567
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  Zhengxiang Ma, Aihui Wang, Tiejun Chen:
  Operator-Based Robust Nonlinear Control Design of a Robot Arm with Micro-Hand. 568-578
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  Yoshinobu Akimoto, Eri Sato-Shimokawara, Yasunari Fujimoto, Toru Yamaguchi:
  Model-Based Development with User Model as Practical Process of HCD for Developing Robots. 579-590
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  Yuta Fukushima, Ryo Akita, Kiyoshi Naemura, Hiroyuki Tsukihara:
  Development of a New Pericardiocentesis Assist Device: Design Proposal and Evaluation of the Pericardium Grasping Mechanism. 591-599
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  Kunihiro Ogata, Tomoya Kawamura, Eiichi Ono, Tsuyoshi Nakayama, Nobuto Matsuhira:
  Upper Body of Dummy Humanoid Robot with Exterior Deformation Mechanism for Evaluation of Assistive Products and Technologies. 600-608

Volume 28, Number 5, October 2016

Special Issue on New Development in Adaptive & Learning Control

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  Shoichiro Fujisawa, Toru Yamamoto, Ikuro Mizumoto, Tomohiro Henmi:
  Editorial: New Development in Adaptive & Learning Control. 615
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  Toru Yamamoto, Takuya Kinoshita, Yoshihiro Ohnishi, Sirish L. Shah:
  Design and Experimental Evaluation of a Performance-Driven PID Controller. 616-624
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  Yuki Okano, Osamu Kaneko:
  Fictitious Reference Signal Based Real-Time Update of State Feedback Gains and its Experimental Verification. 625-632
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  Gen-Sheng Li, Zong-Xiao Yang, Lei Song, GuanQiang Dong:
  Model-Based Minimum Total Loss Control of Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor. 633-639
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  Takao Sato, Hironobu Sakaguchi, Nozomu Araki, Yasuo Konishi:
  Reduction of Quantization Error in Multirate Output Feedback Control. 640-645
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  Akira Abe, Keisuke Okabe:
  Antisway Control for a Rotary Crane by Using Evolutionary Computation. 646-653
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  Kenta Nomura, Teru Yonezawa, Hiroshi Takemura, Hiroshi Mizoguchi:
  Development of Six-DOF Human Ankle Motion Control Device Using Stewart Platform Structure for Fall Prevention. 654-663
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  Ikuro Mizumoto, Seiya Fujii, Jyunpei Tsunematsu:
  Adaptive Combustion Control System Design of Diesel Engine via ASPR Based Adaptive Output Feedback with a PFC. 664-673
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  Akira Yanou, Mamoru Minami, Takayuki Matsuno:
  Self-Tuning Generalized Minimum Variance Control Based on On-Demand Type Feedback Controller. 674-680
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  Ikki Tanaka, Hiromitsu Ohmori:
  Method Evaluation for Short-Term Wind Speed Prediction Considering Multi Regions in Japan. 681-686
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  Kyosuke Terada, Hiroyasu Miura, Masayuki Okugawa, Yoshimitsu Kobayashi:
  Adaptive Speed Control of Wheeled Mobile Robot on Uncertain Road Condition. 687-694
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  Tomohiro Henmi:
  Control Parameters Tuning Method of Nonlinear Model Predictive Controller Based on Quantitatively Analyzing. 695-701
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  Tomonori Kamiya, Takao Sato, Nozomu Araki, Yasuo Konishi:
  Design Method for Improvement of Transient-State Intersample Output of Multirate Systems Including Integrators. 702-706
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  Yoshihiro Matsui, Hideki Ayano, Shiro Masuda, Kazushi Nakano:
  Realization of Prefilter for Virtual Reference Feedback Tuning Using Closed-Loop Step Response Data. 707-714
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  Kazushige Koiwai, Yuntao Liao, Toru Yamamoto, Takao Nanjo, Yoichiro Yamazaki, Yoshiaki Fujimoto:
  Feature Extraction for Excavator Operation Skill Using CMAC. 715-721
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  Zhe Guan, Shin Wakitani, Toru Yamamoto:
  Design and Experimental Evaluation of a Data-Oriented Generalized Predictive PID Controller. 722-729
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  Hiroki Matsumori, Shin Wakitani, Mingcong Deng:
  Design and Application of a Data-Driven Expert Controller Based on the Operating Data of a Skilled Worker. 730-738
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  Huy Quang Nguyen, Osamu Kaneko, Yoshihiko Kitazaki:
  Virtual Reference Feedback Tuning for Cascade Control Systems. 739-744
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  Hnin Si, Osamu Kaneko:
  FRIT of Internal Model Controllers for Poorly Damped Linear Time Invariant Systems: Kautz Expansion Approach. 745-751
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  Yasuhito Oshima, Takuya Kinoshita, Kazushige Koiwai, Toru Yamamoto, Takao Nanjo, Yoichiro Yamazaki, Yoshiaki Fujimoto:
  Data-Driven Torque Controller for a Hydraulic Excavator. 752-758

Regular Papers

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  Lixing Zhang, Takafumi Matsumaru:
  Near-Field Touch Interface Using Time-of-Flight Camera. 759-775

Volume 28, Number 6, December 2016

Regular Papers

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  Kiyotaka Fukui, Katsuyoshi Tsujita:
  A Suitable Design of Assist System for Human Meal by Reducing Maneuverability Variance in Workspace. 781-789
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  Shunsuke Komizunai, Keisuke Nishizaki, Kyohei Wada, Takuya Kijima, Atsushi Konno:
  A Wearable Encounter-Type Haptic Device Suitable for Combination with Visual Display. 790-798
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  Shotaro Mamiya, Shigenori Sano, Naoki Uchiyama:
  Foot Structure with Divided Flat Soles and Springs for Legged Robots and Experimental Verification. 799-807
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  Hitoshi Kino, Nobuhiro Okubo, Toshihide Ikeda, Hiroaki Ochi:
  Error Evaluation Method of Approximated Inverse Kinematics for Parallel-Wire Driven System - Basic Study for Three-Wire Planar System -. 808-818
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  Uori Koike, Guillermo Enriquez, Takanobu Miwa, Huei Ee Yap, Madoka Kabasawa, Shuji Hashimoto:
  Development of an Intraoral Interface for Human-Ability Extension Robots. 819-829
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  Daisuke Nakanishi, Yasuhiro Sugimoto, Hiroaki Honda, Koichi Osuka:
  Measurement Experiments and Analysis for Modeling of McKibben Pneumatic Actuator. 830-836
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  Ni Bu, Mingcong Deng:
  Passivity-Based Tracking Control for Uncertain Nonlinear Feedback Systems. 837-841
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  Takahiro Inoue, Ryuichi Miyata, Shinichi Hirai:
  Antagonistically Twisted Round Belt Actuator System for Robotic Joints. 842-853
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  Tadayoshi Aoyama, Amalka De Zoysa, Qingyi Gu, Takeshi Takaki, Idaku Ishii:
  Vision-Based Real-Time Microflow-Rate Control System for Cell Analysis. 854-861
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  Tomohiro Umetani, Satoshi Aoki, Kazuhiro Akiyama, Ryo Mashimo, Tatsuya Kitamura, Akiyo Nadamoto:
  Scalable Component-Based Manzai Robots as Automated Funny Content Generators. 862-869
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  Keisuke Kazama, Yasuhiro Akagi, Pongsathorn Raksincharoensak, Hiroshi Mouri:
  Fundamental Study on Road Detection Method Using Multi-Layered Distance Data with HOG and SVM. 870-877
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  Ryan Arya Pratama, Akihisa Ohya:
  State Estimation and Control of an Unmanned Air Vehicle from a Ground-Based 3D Laser Scanner. 878-886
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  Toshiaki Shioya, Kazushige Kogure, Tomoyuki Iwata, Naoya Ohta:
  Autonomous Mobile Robot Navigation Using Scene Matching with Local Features. 887-898
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  Yi Yang, Daisuke Iwakura, Akio Namiki, Kenzo Nonami, Wei Wang:
  Autonomous Flight of Hexacopter Under Propulsion System Failure. 899-910
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  Kohei Sugiyama, Takayuki Matsuno, Tetsushi Kamegawa, Takao Hiraki, Hirotaka Nakaya, Masayuki Nakamura, Akira Yanou, Mamoru Minami:
  Needle Tip Position Accuracy Evaluation Experiment for Puncture Robot in Remote Center Control. 911-920
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  Yan Ren, Chuanli Gong, Dekuan Wang, Dianwei Qian:
  Adaptive Integral Sliding Mode Control via Fuzzy Logic for Variable Speed Wind Turbines. 921-927
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  Hao Long, Yi-Nung Chung:
  Design of the Nonlinear Structure Adaptive Model Inversion Flight Control System. 928-935
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  Yi Yang, Wei Wang, Daisuke Iwakura, Akio Namiki, Kenzo Nonami:
  Sliding Mode Control for Hexacopter Stabilization with Motor Failure. 936-948
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  Yoshihiko Naruoka, Naruaki Hiramitsu, Yusuke Mitsuya:
  A Study of Power-Assist Technology to Reduce Body Burden During Loading and Unloading Operations by Support of Knee Joint Motion. 949-957