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  1. Artificial bee colony algorithm-based design of discrete-time stable unknown input estimator

    Article • Information Sciences, July 2023, Elsevier

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  2. Smart Pneumatic Artificial Muscle Using a Bend Sensor like a Human Muscle with a Muscle Spindle

    Article • Sensors, November 2022, MDPI AG

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  3. A Symmetry Evaluation Method, Using Elevation Angle, for Lower Limb Movement Patterns during Sitting-to-Standing

    Article • Applied Sciences, September 2022, MDPI AG

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  4. Asymptotically Stable Single‐Legged Passive Dynamic Hopping

    Article • IEEJ Transactions on Electrical and Electronic Engineering, April 2022, Wiley

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  5. Proposal of a quantitative evaluation method using elevation angle for symmetry of standing movement

    Article • Measurement Sensors, December 2021, Elsevier

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  6. Design of ABC algorithm-based Unknown-Input Estimator considering stability of initial colony

    Article • October 2021, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  7. Current Status and Consideration of Support/Care Robots for Stand-Up Motion

    Article • Applied Sciences, February 2021, MDPI AG

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  8. Elucidation of EEG Characteristics of Fuzzy Reasoning-Based Heuristic BCI and Its Application to Patient With Brain Infarction

    Article • Frontiers in Neurorobotics, January 2021, Frontiers

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  9. Development of Semi-Crouching Assistive Device Using Pneumatic Artificial Muscle

    Article • Journal of Robotics and Mechatronics, October 2020, Fuji Technology Press Ltd.

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  10. Design of Unknown Input Estimator with Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm

    Article • October 2020, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  11. Development of a Meal Support Device for Functional Recovery Using EMG Signals

    Article • IEEE Access, January 2020, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  12. Effects on knee joint force from a body weight load reduction system driven by rubber-less artificial muscle

    Article • Industrial Robot the international journal of robotics research and application, June 2019, Emerald

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  13. Prototype of an Ankle Neurorehabilitation System with Heuristic BCI Using Simplified Fuzzy Reasoning

    Article • Applied Sciences, June 2019, MDPI AG

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  14. Predictive functional control of an axis positioning system with an estimator-based internal model

    Article • Control Engineering Practice, May 2019, Elsevier

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  15. Funicular Flexible Crawler for Colonoscopy

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Medical Robotics and Bionics, February 2019, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  16. Alpine Skiing Robot Using a Passive Turn with Variable Mechanism

    Article • Applied Sciences, December 2018, MDPI AG

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  17. Performance Enhancement of Predictive Functional Control Using Disturbance Observer and Zero Phase Error Tracking Controller

    Article • November 2018, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  18. Frequency‐Dependent EEG Corresponding to EMG under Voluntary Movement

    Article • IEEJ Transactions on Electrical and Electronic Engineering, October 2018, Wiley

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  19. Voluntary Motor Imagery Demonstrated in Electroencephalography and Electromyography

    Article • October 2018, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  20. Steering System of Cylindrical Elastic Crawler Robot

    Article • IEEJ Journal of Industry Applications, September 2018, Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan (IEE Japan)

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  21. Development of peristaltic crawling robot which imitates muscle structure of an earthworm

    Article • Transactions of the JSME (in Japanese), January 2018, Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  22. An application of predictive functional control with a state observer-type internal model

    Article • November 2017, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  23. Development of a Hybrid Piezo Natural Rubber Piezoelectricity and Piezoresistivity Sensor with Magnetic Clusters Made by Electric and Magnetic Field Assistance and Filling with Magnetic Compound Fluid

    Article • Sensors, February 2017, MDPI AG

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  24. Improvement of tracking performance of disturbance observer-based predictive functional control systems using zero phase error tracking controller

    Article • Transactions of the JSME (in Japanese), January 2017, Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  25. Many-segmented peristaltic crawling robots

    Article • International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems, October 2016, SAGE Publications

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  26. Model predictive control for mechatronics: A disturbance observer approach

    Article • October 2016, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  27. Mechanical Enhancement of Sensitivity in Natural Rubber Using Electrolytic Polymerization Aided by a Magnetic Field and MCF for Application in Haptic Sensors

    Article • Sensors, September 2016, MDPI AG

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  28. Development of Gait Assistive Device Using Pneumatic Artificial Muscle

    Article • August 2016, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  29. Model predictive control for tendon‐driven balloon actuator on simulation

    Article • IEEJ Transactions on Electrical and Electronic Engineering, June 2016, Wiley

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  30. Development and control of support function for upper limb support device

    Article • March 2016, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  31. Predictive functional control using state estimator-based internal model for ramp disturbance rejection

    Article • International Journal of Automation and Control, January 2016, Inderscience Publishers

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  32. Disturbance observer-based model predictive control using time-varying constraints

    Article • December 2015, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  33. Disturbance observer-based predictive functional control using zero phase error tracking controller

    Article • December 2015, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  34. Model Predictive Control for Tendon-Driven Balloon Actuator under Constraints on Simulation

    Article • Applied Mechanics and Materials, September 2015, Trans Tech Publications

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  35. Predictive Functional Control for a Pneumatic Cylinder

    Article • Applied Mechanics and Materials, September 2015, Trans Tech Publications

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

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    Article • Applied Mechanics and Materials, September 2015, Trans Tech Publications

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  37. Comparison between PFC and PID control systems for a pneumatic cylinder

    Article • IEEJ Transactions on Electrical and Electronic Engineering, May 2015, Wiley

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  38. Comparison between PFC and PID control system for tendon-driven balloon actuator

    Article • November 2013, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  39. Development of Worm-Rack Driven Cylindrical Crawler Unit

    Article • Journal of Advanced Mechanical Design Systems and Manufacturing, January 2013, Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  40. Design of an Estimator-Based Predictive Functional Control for Ramp Disturbance Suppression

    Article • TRANSACTIONS OF THE JAPAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS Series C, January 2013, Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  41. Peristaltic Crawling Robot for Use on the Ground and in Plumbing Pipes

    Article • January 2013, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  42. Predictive Functional Control System for Stroke Control of a Pneumatic Tendon-driven Balloon Actuator

    Article • January 2013, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  43. Acquisition of a peristaltic crawling robot's motion pattern using reinforcement learning

    Article • November 2012, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  44. Development of a Passive Turn Type Skiing Robot with Variable Height Mechanism of Gravitational Center

    Article • Journal of Robotics and Mechatronics, April 2012, Fuji Technology Press Ltd.

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  45. Development and control of a multifingered robotic hand using a pneumatic tendon-driven actuator

    Article • Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, September 2011, SAGE Publications

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  46. Design of a variable-stiffness robotic hand using pneumatic soft rubber actuators

    Article • Smart Materials and Structures, August 2011, Institute of Physics Publishing

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  47. Ankle Rehabilitation Device to Prevent Contracture Using a Pneumatic Balloon Actuator

    Article • International Journal of Automation Technology, July 2011, Fuji Technology Press Ltd.

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  48. Two Tendon-Driven Systems Using Pneumatic Balloons

    Article • Advanced Robotics, January 2011, Taylor & Francis

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  49. Design and control of an upper limb rehabilitation support device for disabled people using a pneumatic cylinder

    Article • Industrial Robot the international journal of robotics research and application, June 2010, Emerald

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  50. Development of an Ankle CPM trainer for Prevent Contracture Using the Pneumatic Balloon Actuator

    Article • IFAC Proceedings Volumes, January 2010, Elsevier

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  51. Acquisition of Movement Pattern by Q-Learning in Peristaltic Crawling Robot

    Article • January 2009, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  52. Design of the Upper Limb Rehabilitation Support Device Using a Pneumatic Cylinder

    Article • January 2009, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  53. Experimental Study on Alpine Skiing Turn Using Passive Skiing Robot

    Article • January 2009, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  54. Development of spherical joint robot using pneumatic artificial muscles

    Article • November 2008, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  55. Upper limb rehabilitation support device using a pneumatic cylinder

    Article • November 2008, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  56. Rehabilitation instrument for prevent contracture of ankle using the pneumatic balloon actuator

    Article • August 2008, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  57. Development of a Pneumatic Artificial Muscle Based on Biomechanical Characteristics

    Article • Advanced Robotics, January 2008, Taylor & Francis

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  58. Considerations on Output Characteristic Changes of a Tendon Driven System Using a Pneumatic Balloon Which Is Caused by a Tendon Arrangement

    Article • TRANSACTIONS OF THE JAPAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS Series C, January 2008, Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  59. Development of a Peristaltic Crawling Robot Using Planar Link Mechanisms

    Article • IEEJ Transactions on Electrical and Electronic Engineering, January 2007, Wiley

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  60. Development of a Rehabilitation Instrument for Prevent Contracture of Ankle

    Article • January 2007, ASME International

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  61. Development of an Arm Support System Using an Artificial Muscle Actuator and Gas Spring

    Article • January 2007, ASME International

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  62. Control performance of pneumatic artificial muscle

    Article • December 2006, SPIE

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  63. Development of a tendon driven system using a pneumatic balloon

    Article • December 2006, SPIE

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  64. Mathematical Model of Pneumatic Artificial Muscle Reinforced by Straight Fibers

    Article • Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, May 2006, SAGE Publications

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  65. Development of a Tendon Driven System using a Pneumatic Balloon

    Article • Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, May 2006, SAGE Publications

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  66. Development of a Tendon-Driven System Using a Pneumatic Balloon

    Article • Journal of Robotics and Mechatronics, April 2006, Fuji Technology Press Ltd.

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  67. Viscous Control of Homogeneous ER Fluid Using a Variable Structure Control

    Article • IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, April 2005, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  68. Development of a peristaltic crawling robot using magnetic fluid on the basis of the locomotion mechanism of the earthworm

    Article • Smart Materials and Structures, May 2004, Institute of Physics Publishing

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  69. Variable viscous control of a homogeneous ER fluid device considering its dynamic characteristics

    Article • Mechatronics, February 2004, Elsevier

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  70. Viscous Coefficient Control of Homogeneous ER Fluid Using a Sliding Mode Control Method

    Article • IEEJ Transactions on Industry Applications, January 2004, Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan (IEE Japan)

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  71. Thermal Effects of a Homogeneous ER Fluid Device

    Article • Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, February 2003, SAGE Publications

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  72. Development of peristaltic crawling robot using magnetic fluid on the basis of locomotion mechanism of earthworm

    Article • November 2002, SPIE

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  73. <title>Development of a new actuator using artificial muscle</title>

    Article • July 2002, SPIE

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  74. Impedance Control of a Single Shaft-Type Clutch Using Homogeneous Electrorheological Fluid

    Article • Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, July 2002, SAGE Publications

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  75. Elucidation of propulsive force of microrobot using magnetic fluid

    Article • Journal of Applied Physics, January 2002, American Institute of Physics

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  76. Variable Damping Control of a Semi-Active Device Using Homogeneous ER Fluid

    Article • IEEJ Transactions on Industry Applications, January 2002, Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan (IEE Japan)

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  77. Development and Evaluation of One-Shaft Type ER Clutch

    Article • Journal of Robotics and Mechatronics, August 2001, Fuji Technology Press Ltd.

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  78. Development and Fundamental Characteristic of One-Shaft Type ER Clutch

    Article • IEEJ Transactions on Industry Applications, January 2001, Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan (IEE Japan)

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  79. Study on Temperature Characteristics of a Clutch using Homogeneous ER Fluid

    Article • IEEJ Transactions on Industry Applications, January 2001, Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan (IEE Japan)

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  80. Study of Performance Evaluation of Robust Control for Electrical Hydraulic Servo System (1st Report)

    Article • IEEJ Transactions on Industry Applications, January 2000, Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan (IEE Japan)

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  81. Study of Performance Evaluation of Robust Control for Electrical Hydraulic Servo System (2nd Report)

    Article • IEEJ Transactions on Industry Applications, January 2000, Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan (IEE Japan)

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  82. Study on Electromagnetic Noise of Alternator at High-Speed Rotation

    Article • IEEJ Transactions on Industry Applications, January 2000, Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan (IEE Japan)

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  83. Vibration Analysis for Alternator Stator of Automobile by Finite Elemental Method.

    Article • IEEJ Transactions on Industry Applications, January 1996, Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan (IEE Japan)

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  84. A Study on Electromagnetic Noise of an Alternator. Noise Sourcses Identification Using Modal Analysis.

    Article • TRANSACTIONS OF THE JAPAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS Series C, January 1995, Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  85. The Electromagnetic Vibration Analysis of an Automobile Alternator by the Substructure Synthesis Method.

    Article • IEEJ Transactions on Industry Applications, January 1995, Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan (IEE Japan)

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  86. Flexor mechanism of robot arm using pneumatic muscle actuators

    Article • Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  87. Development of a pneumatic artificial muscle based on biomechanical characteristics

    Article • Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  88. Study on peristaltic crawling robot using artificial muscle actuator

    Article • Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  89. Development of a soft manipulator using a smart flexible joint for safe contact with humans

    Article • Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Prof. Norihiko Saga

  90. Development of artificial muscle actuator reinforced by Kevlar fiber

    Article • Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Prof. Norihiko Saga