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Robotics, Haptics, Actuators, Tactile Displays, Tactile Sensors
Japan

Biography

Masashi Konyo received the BS, MS, and PhD degrees in engineering from Kobe University in 1999, 2001 and 2004, respectively. Since 2009, he has been an associate professor in the Graduate School of Information Sciences, Tohoku University. His research interests include haptic interfaces, rescue robotics, and new actuators. He serves on the editor for the IEEE/RSJ IROS, the program committee for the IEEE Haptics Symposium, and other conferences in robotics fields. He has won many awards for his research including the Best Paper Award of the Journal of Robotics and Mechatronics in 2010, the Best Poster Award of the World Haptics Conference in 2007 and 2013, the Best Hands on Demo Award at the Euro-Haptics 2008 and Haptics Symposium 2014, and JSME ROBOMEC Award in 2001, 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2012. He was honored with the Young Scientists’ Prize, the Commendation for Science and Technology by MEXT in 2015. He is a member of the IEEE.

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Tohoku Daigaku: Sendai, Miyagi, JP

2009-08-01 to present | Associate Professor (Graduate School of Information Sciences)
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Masashi Konyo

Tohoku Daigaku: Sendai, Miyagi, JP

2007-04-01 to 2009-07-31 | Assistant Professor (Graduate School of Information Sciences)
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Tohoku Daigaku: Sendai, Miyagi, JP

2005-04-01 to 2007-03-31 | Research Associate (Graduate School of Information Sciences)
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Keio Gijuku Daigaku Rikogakubu: Yokohama, Kanagawa, JP

2004-04-01 to 2005-03-31 | Research Associate (COE Program)
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Education and qualifications (1)

Kobe Daigaku: Kobe, Hyogo, JP

2001-04-01 to 2004-03-31 | PhD in Engineering (Graduate School of Science and Technology)
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Works (50 of 124)

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Lever Mechanism for Diaphragm-Type Vibrators to Enhance Vibrotactile Intensity

IEEE Transactions on Haptics
2024 | Journal article
Contributors: Taku Hachisu; Masayuki Kajiura; Toshihiro Takeshita; Yusuke Takei; Takeshi Kobayashi; Masashi Konyo
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Validation of LLM-Generated Object Co-Occurrence Information for Understanding Three-Dimensional Scenes

IEEE Access
2024 | Journal article
Contributors: Kenta Gunji; Kazunori Ohno; Shuhei Kurita; Ken Sakurada; Ranulfo Bezerra; Shotaro Kojima; Yoshito Okada; Masashi Konyo; Satoshi Tadokoro
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Human Merkel Cells as the Initiator of Mechanotransduction in the Skin: Linking the Animal Model to Humans

Journal of Investigative Dermatology
2024-10 | Journal article
Contributors: Saito Sakaguchi; Moe Tsutsumi; Shinsuke Akita; Masashi Konyo; Kentaro Kajiya
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Skin viscoelasticity effects on the periodic mechanical stimuli propagation between skin layers

Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials
2024-04 | Journal article
Contributors: Saito Sakaguchi; Masashi Konyo
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Representing Fine Texture of Pencil Hardness by High-Frequency Vibrotactile Equivalence Conversion Using Ultra-Thin PZT-MEMS Vibrators

IEEE Transactions on Haptics
2024-01 | Journal article
Contributors: Masamune Waga; Toru Matsubara; Masashi Konyo; Toshihiro Takeshita; Yusuke Takei; Takeshi Kobayashi; Satoshi Tadokoro
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Stereohaptic Vibration: Out-of-Body Localization of Virtual Vibration Source Through Multiple Vibrotactile Stimuli on the Forearms

IEEE Transactions on Haptics
2024-01 | Journal article
Contributors: Gen Ohara; Daiki Kikuchi; Masashi Konyo; Satoshi Tadokoro
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Stratum corneum compliance enhances tactile sensitivity through increasing skin deformation: A study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
2024-01 | Journal article
Contributors: Saito Sakaguchi; Kaoru Saito; Naomi Arakawa; Masashi Konyo
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Improvement of Discrimination of Haptic Motion Experience by Reproducing Multi-point Spatial Distribution of Propagated Vibrations at the Wrist

2023 | Book chapter
Contributors: Kosuke Yamaguchi; Masamune Waga; Masashi Konyo; Satoshi Tadokoro
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On the Analysis of Tactile Sensation Based on Time Measurement: An Experimental Case Study on the Interaction Between Skin and Lotion

IEEE Transactions on Haptics
2023 | Journal article
Contributors: Hikaru Nagano; Naoki Saito; Kohei Matsumori; Taiki Kazama; Masashi Konyo; Yasutoshi Yokokohji
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Translational Disturbance Rejection for Jet-Actuated Flying Continuum Robots on Mobile Bases

IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters
2023 | Journal article
Contributors: Yukihiro Maezawa; Yuichi Ambe; Yu Yamauchi; Masashi Konyo; Kenjiro Tadakuma; Satoshi Tadokoro
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Air-Jet Levitation of Continuum Robots: Stable Head Floating by Passive Thrust Vectoring for Enhancing Mobility

Journal of Intelligent & Robotic Systems
2023-10 | Journal article
Contributors: Yuichi Ambe; Shuta Kamio; Yu Yamauchi; Masashi Konyo; Kenjiro Tadakuma; Shigenao Maruyama; Satoshi Tadokoro
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Wearable High-Resolution Haptic Display Using Suction Stimuli to Represent Cutaneous Contact Information on Finger Pad

IEEE Transactions on Haptics
2023-10 | Journal article
Contributors: Natsumi Morita; Akio Ichijo; Masashi Konyo; Haruki Kato; Kazuya Sase; Hikaru Nagano; Satoshi Tadokoro
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Permanent-Magnetically Amplified Robotic Gripper With Less Clamping Width Influence on Compensation Realized by a Stepless Width Adjustment Mechanism

IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters
2023-02 | Journal article
Contributors: Tori Shimizu; Kenjiro Tadakuma; Masahiro Watanabe; Kazuki Abe; Masashi Konyo; Satoshi Tadokoro
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Inflated Bendable Eversion Cantilever Mechanism With Inner Skeleton for Increased Stiffness

IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters
2023-01 | Journal article
Contributors: Tomoya Takahashi; Masahiro Watanabe; Kazuki Abe; Kenjiro Tadakuma; Naoto Saiki; Masashi Konyo; Satoshi Tadokoro
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Realizing Large Shape Deformations of a Flying Continuum Robot With a Passive Rotating Nozzle Unit That Enlarges Jet Directions in Three-Dimensional Space

IEEE Access
2022 | Journal article
Contributors: Yu Yamauchi; Yuichi Ambe; Masashi Konyo; Kenjiro Tadakuma; Satoshi Tadokoro
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Stabilized Controller for Jet Actuated Cantilevered Pipe Using Damping Effect of an Internal Flowing Fluid

IEEE Access
2022 | Journal article
Contributors: Yuichi Ambe; Yu Yamauchi; Masashi Konyo; Kenjiro Tadakuma; Satoshi Tadokoro
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Experimental Study of the Mechanical Properties of a Spherical Parallel Link Mechanism With Arc Prismatic Pairs

IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters
2022-10 | Journal article
Contributors: Naoto Saiki; Kenjiro Tadakuma; Masahiro Watanabe; Kazuki Abe; Masashi Konyo; Satoshi Tadokoro
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Permanent-Magnetically Amplified Brake Mechanism Compensated and Stroke-Shortened by a Multistage Nonlinear Spring

IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters
2022-07 | Journal article
Contributors: Tori Shimizu; Kenjiro Tadakuma; Masahiro Watanabe; Kazuki Abe; Masashi Konyo; Satoshi Tadokoro
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Highly Articulated Tube Mechanism With Variable Stiffness and Shape Restoration Using a Pneumatic Actuator

IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters
2022-04 | Journal article
Contributors: Issei Onda; Kenjiro Tadakuma; Masahiro Watanabe; Kazuki Abe; Tetsuyou Watanabe; Masashi Konyo; Satoshi Tadokoro
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Two-Sheet Type Rotary-Driven Thin Bending Mechanism Realizing High Stiffness

IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters
2021-10 | Journal article
Contributors: Tomoya Takahashi; Masahiro Watanabe; Kenjiro Tadakuma; Eri Takane; Masashi Konyo; Satoshi Tadokoro
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2-DOF Spherical Parallel Mechanism Capable of Biaxial Swing Motion with Active Arc Sliders

IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters
2021-07 | Journal article
Contributors: Naoto Saiki; Kenjiro Tadakuma; Masahiro Watanabe; Eri Takane; Masashi Nobutoki; Shintaro Suzuki; Masashi Konyo; Satoshi Tadokoro
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Internally-Balanced Displacement-Force Converter for Stepless Control of Spring Deformation Compensated by Cam With Variable Pressure Angle

IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters
2021-07 | Journal article
Contributors: Tori Shimizu; Kenjiro Tadakuma; Masahiro Watanabe; Eri Takane; Masashi Konyo; Satoshi Tadokoro
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Passive Orientation Control of Nozzle Unit With Multiple Water Jets to Expand the Net Force Direction Range for Aerial Hose-Type Robots

IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters
2021-07 | Journal article
Contributors: Yu Yamauchi; Yuichi Ambe; Masashi Konyo; Kenjiro Tadakuma; Satoshi Tadokoro
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Radial-Layer Jamming Mechanism for String Configuration

IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters
2020-10 | Journal article
Contributors: Rio Mukaide; Masahiro Watanabe; Kenjiro Tadakuma; Yu Ozawa; Tomoya Takahashi; Masashi Konyo; Satoshi Tadokoro
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Retraction Mechanism of Soft Torus Robot With a Hydrostatic Skeleton

IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters
2020-10 | Journal article
Contributors: Tomoya Takahashi; Masahiro Watanabe; Kenjiro Tadakuma; Masashi Konyo; Satoshi Tadokoro
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Fire extinguishment using a 4 m long flying-hose-type robot with multiple water-jet nozzles

Advanced Robotics
2020-06-02 | Journal article
Contributors: Hisato Ando; Yuichi Ambe; Tomoka Yamaguchi; Yu Yamauchi; Masashi Konyo; Kenjiro Tadakuma; Shigenao Maruyama; Satoshi Tadokoro
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Tactile feedback system of high-frequency vibration signals for supporting delicate teleoperation of construction robots

Advanced Robotics
2020-06-02 | Journal article
Contributors: Hikaru Nagano; Hideto Takenouchi; Nan Cao; Masashi Konyo; Satoshi Tadokoro
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Haptic Exploration During Fast Video Playback: Vibrotactile Support for Event Search in Robot Operation Videos

IEEE Transactions on Haptics
2020-04-01 | Journal article
Contributors: Daniel Gongora; Masashi Konyo; Hikaru Nagano; Satoshi Tadokoro
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A Mechanical Approach to Suppress the Oscillation of a Long Continuum Robot Flying With Water Jets

IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters
2019-10 | Journal article
Contributors: Tomoka Yamaguchi; Yuichi Ambe; Hisato Ando; Masashi Konyo; Kenjiro Tadakuma; Shigenao Maruyama; Satoshi Tadokoro
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Introducing Whole Finger Effects in Surface Haptics: An Extended Stick- Slip Model Incorporating Finger Stiffness

IEEE Transactions on Haptics
2018-07-01 | Journal article
Contributors: Dennis Babu; Masashi Konyo; Hikaru Nagano; Satoshi Tadokoro
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Jamming layered membrane gripper mechanism for grasping differently shaped-objects without excessive pushing force for search and rescue missions

Advanced Robotics
2018-06-03 | Journal article
Contributors: Masahiro Fujita; Kenjiro Tadakuma; Hirone Komatsu; Eri Takane; Akito Nomura; Tomoya Ichimura; Masashi Konyo; Satoshi Tadokoro
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Aerial Hose Type Robot by Water Jet for Fire Fighting

IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters
2018-04 | Journal article
Contributors: Hisato Ando; Yuichi Ambe; Akihiro Ishii; Masashi Konyo; Kenjiro Tadakuma; Shigenao Maruyama; Satoshi Tadokoro
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Speech Enhancement Based on Bayesian Low-Rank and Sparse Decomposition of Multichannel Magnitude Spectrograms

IEEE/ACM Transactions on Audio, Speech, and Language Processing
2018-02 | Journal article
Contributors: Yoshiaki Bando; Katsutoshi Itoyama; Masashi Konyo; Satoshi Tadokoro; Kazuhiro Nakadai; Kazuyoshi Yoshii; Tatsuya Kawahara; Hiroshi G. Okuno
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Can haptic feedback improve gesture recognition in 3D handwriting systems

Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
2016 | Book
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2-s2.0-84981239987

Contributors: Babu, D.; Kim, S.; Nagano, H.; Konyo, M.; Tadokoro, S.
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Masashi Konyo via Scopus - Elsevier

Design and analysis of a pneumatic high-impact force drive mechanism for in-pipe inspection robots

Advanced Robotics
2016 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84980378567

Contributors: Hua, Y.; Konyo, M.; Tadokoro, S.
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Masashi Konyo via Scopus - Elsevier

Development of a spherical tether-handling device with a coupled differential mechanism for tethered teleoperated robots

IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems
2016 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-85006487086

Contributors: Ichimura, T.; Tadakuma, K.; Takane, E.; Konyo, M.; Tadokoro, S.
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Masashi Konyo via Scopus - Elsevier

HelloHapticWorld: A haptics educational kit for interacting with robots

2015 IEEE/SICE International Symposium on System Integration, SII 2015
2016 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-84963726372

Contributors: Babu, D.; Gongora, D.; Sakata, S.; Kim, S.; Nagano, H.; Konyo, M.; Tadokoro, S.
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Masashi Konyo via Scopus - Elsevier

Human-voice enhancement based on online RPCA for a hose-shaped rescue robot with a microphone array

SSRR 2015 - 2015 IEEE International Symposium on Safety, Security, and Rescue Robotics
2016 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-84966783460

Contributors: Bando, Y.; Itoyama, K.; Konyo, M.; Tadokoro, S.; Nakadai, K.; Yoshii, K.; Okuno, H.G.
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Masashi Konyo via Scopus - Elsevier

Multipoint vibrotactile stimuli based on vibration propagation enhance collision sensation

Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
2016 | Book
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2-s2.0-84978187193

Contributors: Sakata, S.; Nagano, H.; Konyo, M.; Tadokoro, S.
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Masashi Konyo via Scopus - Elsevier

Pervasive haptics: Science, design, and application

Pervasive Haptics: Science, Design, and Application
2016 | Book
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2-s2.0-84978245730

Contributors: Kajimoto, H.; Konyo, M.; Saga, S.
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Remote transmission of multiple tactile properties

Pervasive Haptics: Science, Design, and Application
2016 | Book
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2-s2.0-84978264445

Contributors: Konyo, M.
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Sharp Tactile Line Presentation Using Edge Stimulation Method

IEEE Transactions on Haptics
2016 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84963803963

Contributors: Sakurai, T.; Konyo, M.; Shinoda, H.
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Two axes orthogonal drive transmission for omnidirectional crawler with surface contact

SSRR 2016 - International Symposium on Safety, Security and Rescue Robotics
2016 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-85009814661

Contributors: Takane, E.; Tadakuma, K.; Fujita, M.; Komatsu, H.; Nomura, A.; Ichimura, T.; Yamamoto, T.; Ambe, Y.; Konyo, M.; Tadokoro, S.
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Masashi Konyo via Scopus - Elsevier

Use of active scope camera in the Kumamoto Earthquake to investigate collapsed houses

SSRR 2016 - International Symposium on Safety, Security and Rescue Robotics
2016 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-85009788159

Contributors: Ambe, Y.; Yamamoto, T.; Kojima, S.; Takane, E.; Tadakuma, K.; Konyo, M.; Tadokoro, S.
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Masashi Konyo via Scopus - Elsevier

Variable inner volume mechanism for soft and robust gripping - Improvement of gripping performance for large-object gripping

SSRR 2016 - International Symposium on Safety, Security and Rescue Robotics
2016 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-85009738402

Contributors: Fujita, M.; Tadakuma, K.; Takane, E.; Ichimura, T.; Komatsu, H.; Nomura, A.; Konyo, M.; Tadokoro, S.
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Variational Bayesian multi-channel robust NMF for human-voice enhancement with a deformable and partially-occluded microphone array

European Signal Processing Conference
2016 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-85006013129

Contributors: Bando, Y.; Itoyama, K.; Konyo, M.; Tadokoro, S.; Nakadai, K.; Yoshii, K.; Okuno, H.G.
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Visuo-haptic transmission of contact information improve operation of active scope camera

IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems
2016 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-85006456167

Contributors: Funamizu, T.; Nagano, H.; Konyo, M.; Tadokoro, S.
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Masashi Konyo via Scopus - Elsevier

A high-speed locomotion mechanism using pneumatic hollow-shaft actuators for in-pipe robots

IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems
2015 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-84958169259

Contributors: Yamamoto, T.; Konyo, M.; Tadokoro, S.
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Masashi Konyo via Scopus - Elsevier

Evaluating human motor function of lower limbs in periodic motion during pedaling exercise

IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems
2015 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-84958159068

Contributors: Miyazaki, T.; Seto, F.; Konyo, M.; Tadokoro, S.
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Masashi Konyo via Scopus - Elsevier

Haptic assistance of spatial pointing with simple vibrotactile feedback for gesture interfaces

Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering
2015 | Book
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2-s2.0-84947213725

Contributors: Kim, S.; Konyo, M.; Tadokoro, S.
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