Atsushi Horigome

Dr. Atsushi Horigome is a researcher affiliated with Tokyo Institute of Technology, focusing on robotics and mechanical engineering. His work emphasizes tendon-driven manipulators, synthetic fiber applications, and material durability in robotic systems.

• Education: Doctor (Engineering) from Tokyo Institute of Technology (2017)

Research Interests: Atsushi Horigome's research centers on developing advanced robotic systems using synthetic fiber ropes in tendon-driven mechanisms. His key contributions include terminal fixation methods, repetitive bending durability studies, and long-reach manipulators like the 'Super Dragon' for industrial and disaster response applications.

Publication Trends: His recent works (2013–2019) span robotics, mechatronics, and materials science, with specific subfields including synthetic fiber durability, tendon-driven actuation, and multi-joint arm design.

Advising & Collaborations: While no formal students are listed, Horigome has collaborated extensively with researchers like Gen Endo, Atsushi Takata, and Shigeo Hirose on projects related to nuclear plant robotics, quadruped locomotion, and fiber-driven mechanisms.

Labs & Teams: His work has been conducted within Tokyo Institute of Technology's robotics research groups, contributing to advancements in tendon-driven manipulators and disaster response robotics.