Young Investigator Fund Best Paper Award:

The exective committee of Jc-IFToMM established the Best Paper Award based on the Young Investigator Fund in 2005. The aim of this award is to encourage young researchers and engineers who are related to the research field for the machines and mechanisms. Therefore, young authors of the proceedings papar of our symposium will be commended.
First, three finalists were selected through paper review process by paper reviewing committee composed of the fellows of Jc-IFToMM. Then the best paper award was determined among the finalists based on the evaluation for their presentations at the symposium.

Winners of the best paper award in the year 2022 (5th Jc-IFToMM International Symposium):


Best Paper Award
Mr. Haitao Wang, The University of Tokyo, Japan
A concept of 3D super multi DOF robot arm based on electrostatic layer jamming
Finalist Mr. Ryosuke Hakamata, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan
Dynamic modeling and parameter identification of an elastic rod for analyzing real fly-fishing
Finalist Mr. Giovanni Colucci, Politecnico di Torino, Italy
A preliminary synthesis of a light and compact wearable cable-driven parallel robot for wrist joint rehabilitation

Best paper award 2021
Photo: Explanation of the selection process and winners by Prof. Konno and group photo of the winners




History of the award winners:

Winners of the best paper award in the year 2021 (The 4th International Jc-IFToMM Symposium):

Best Paper Award
Mr. Taiki Suwa, Tokyo Institute of Technology,Japan
Design for Teeth Surface of Cylindrical Variable Ratio Gear
Finalist Mr. Siying Long, Kyoto University, Japan
Driving Performance Analysis of Vehicle Equipped with Active Omni wheel
Finalist Mr. Takahiro Aruga, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan
Kinematic Analysis of Spatial Closed-Loop Link Mechanisms Based on Spatial 3-link Prime Structures


Winners of the best paper award in the year 2020 (the Third International Jc-IFToMM Symposium in conjunction with the Twenty-sixth Jc-IFToMM Symposium on Theory of Machines and Mechanisms are listed as follows:


Best Paper Award
Mr. Akihiro SAKURAI, The University of Tokyo,Japan
High-speed Interactive Musculoskeletal Analysis Visualization and VR Implementation for Sport Training
Finalist Ms. Yue HU, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Japan
Active Physical Human-robot Interaction: an Experiment towards Quantifying Human Interactions
Finalist Mr. Luige TAGLIAVINI, Politecnico di Torino, Italy
Motion Planning Strategies for Omnidirectional Mobile Robots

2019 (The Second International Jc-IFToMM Symposium in conjunction with the Twenty-fifth Jc-IFToMM Symposium on Theory of Machines and Mechanisms):

Best Paper Award
Mr. Tatsuya Yamamoto, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan
Automated Kinematic Analysis of Planar Link Mechanisms
Finalist Mr. Andrea Botta, Politechnico di Torino, Italy
Low-cost Localization for Mobile Robot with Fiducial Marker
Finalist Mr. Keita Goto, Kogakuin University, Japan
3D Swarm Intelligence by Concentric Sphere Model
Finalist Mr. Seiji Yamaguchi, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Japan
Development of Expressive Intelligence Controller during Collaborative Tasks between Human & Robot
Finalist Mr. Ying-Chi Liu, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan
Kineto-static Analysis of a Wrist Rehabilitation Robot with Compliant Element and Supplementary Passive Joints to Compensate the Joint Misalignment

2018

Best Paper Award
Mr. Tianyi KO, Graduate Student, Univ. of Tokyo
Whole-body Motor Control Performance Evaluation of the Hydrostatically Driven Humanoid "HYDRA"
Finalist Mr. Xinghai LIANG, Graduate Student, Tokyo Institute of Technology
A General Iterative Method for Inverse Kinematics of 3-Limb Parallel Mechanism with 3 DOF Based on Kinematically Equivalent Mechanism
Finalist Mr. Chih-Ching HSIEH, Graduate Student, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
A 7R Linkage for Ankle Rehabilitation: Kinematics and Force Analyses

2017

Best Paper Award
Mr. Daiki YASUI, Graduate school of Tokyo Tech.
Development of Flexible Actuator with Bag-like Structure
Finalist Mr. Matteo RUSSO, Univ. of Cassino and Southern Latium
Jacobian Analysis of a 3-UPR Parallel Manipulator for a Robotic Leg Application
Finalist Mr. Mutsuki OHARA, Graduate school of Waseda Univ.
Research on Biped Running Robot Utilizing Pelvic Movement -15th Report: Running Speed Estimation Using Joint Angle Sensor-
Finalist Mr. Alexander SZIGETI, Graduate school of Tokyo Tech.
Design and Analysis of an Improved Jansen Leg Mechanism Capable of Passively Adapting to Obstacles
Finalist Mr. Katsuaki TANAKA, Graduate school of Waseda Univ.
A Study on an Effective Shape of the Cylindrical Cam for Jumping Motion of Tiny Mobile Robot

2016

Best Paper Award
Mr. Hiroshi MATSUO, School of Engineering, Tokyo Tech.
Kinematic Characterization of the Origami Spring Based on Spatial 6R Linkages - A Workspace Analysis -
Finalist Mr. Takeru NEMOTO, Graduate School, Univ. of Tokyo
Gait of Thermobot on Heated Slope
Finalist Mr. Junya ISHII, Graduate School, Kogakuin Univ.
Eye Motions of the Patient Robot

2015

Best Paper Award
Mr. Takuya OTANI, Graduate School, Waseda Univ.
Research on Biped Running Robot Utilizing Pelvic Movement
- 9th Report: Running in Sagittal Plane with One Leg of Lower-body Robot That Mimics Human Joint Stiffness -
Finalist Mr. Hitoshi AOKI ,Graduate School, Tokyo Tech.
Design, Development and Generative Force Measurement of a 3D Magnetic Tweezer System Having Pole Positioning Mechanism
Finalist Mr. Keisuke ARITA ,Graduate School, Tokyo Tech.
Small Mechanical Valve with High Flow Rate for Simultaneous Control of Multiple Flow Channels and Its Experiment
Finalist Mr. Yusuke MIZUNO ,Graduate School, Tokyo Tech.
A Study on the Sidebands of Tooth Mesh Frequency Results of Planetary Gear System’s Vibration

2014

Best Paper Award
Mr. Shohei KAWASUMI, Graduate Student, Graduate School, Tokyo Tech.
Precise Pipe-Bending by 3-RPSR Parallel Mechanism Considering the Effect of Springback and Dies Clearances
Finalist Ms. Emiko UCHIYAMA, Graduate Student, The Univ. of Tokyo
Feature Extraction of EEG and Motion Data Using Canonical Correlation Analysis
Finalist Mr. Takuya OTANI, Graduate School, Waseda Univ.
Research in Biped Running Robot Utilizing Pelvic Movement
- 5th Report: Hopping Robot Using Pelvic Movement and Leg Elasticity of Multi-Joint Leg -

2013

Best Paper Award
Mr. Donghyun HWANG, Graduate Student, The Univ. of Tokyo
A Cycloidal Motor Using Shape Memory Alloy Wires
Finalist Mr. Kohei HIROMATSU, Graduate Student, The Univ. of Tokyo
Linear Reguression Modeling of Driver from Driving Information and Road Information Obtained from Omni-Directional Point-Cloud
Finalist Mr. Pavel ADODIN, Graduate Student, Tokyo Institute of Technology
Interaction Force Measurement of Arbitrary Objects Using Variable Stiffness Mechanism
Finalist Mr. Yushi TAKEDA, Graduate Student, Tokyo Institute of Technology
Optimal Design of Gear Ratio for Jumping Robot with Non-circular Gear and Robustness Assessment for Parameter Error

2012

Best Paper Award
Dr. Daisuke Matsuura, Tokyo Institute of Technology
Noncontact Micro Prove Manipulation System Having 3D Magnetic Tweezer and 3-DOF Flexure Stage
Finalist Mr. Yuki Washiduka, Graduate Student, Toyama Prefectural University
Quadruped Robot Mechanism by the Mechanical Function of Vertebrate Muscular Arrangement
Finalist Mr. Shun Kayashima, Graduate Student, Tokyo Institute of Technology
Motion Instruction and Evaluation for Chest Compression using Enhanced Motion

2011

Best Paper Award
Mr. Moritaka Taniguchi, Graduate Student, Institute of Technologisty
Mock-up Designs of a Toy with Transformable Mechanism
Finalist Mr. Keiji Yonemoto, Graduate Student, Tokyo Institute of Technology
Development of a Large Workspace Parallel Robot with Flexure Joints
Finalist Mr. Fumiaki Kanayama, Graduate Student, The University of Tokyo
Development of a Rotary Transformer for Driving Electrostatic Motors

2010

Best Paper Award
Dr. Ko Yamamoto, Tokyo Institute of Technology
Pedestrian Control Based on Temporal/Spatial Frequency of Crossing Swarm Flows
Finalist Mr. Jun Okamura , Graduate Student, Tokyo Institute of Technology
Kinematic Synthesis of a Two-DOF Rotational Parallel Mechanism with Functions for Detection and Compensation of Position Error of the Rotation Center of the Output Link
Finalist Mr. Masumi Iida, Kogakuin University
Research of Swarm Intelligent Robot - Enhancing of Swarm Action by Airship Robot and Mobile Robots -
2009

Best Paper Award
Mr. Soichiro Matsuda, Graduate Student,Tokyo Institute of Technology
Development of 3-URU Pure Rotational Parallel Mechanism with Error Compensation Devices
Finalist Mr. Kotaro Fujimoto, Graduate Student, Tokyo Denki University
Study on Designing a Biped Robot with Bi-articular Muscle Type Bi-lateral Servo System
Finalist Mr. Jun Takeishi, Graduate Student, Tokyo Institute of Technology
Design of Leg Mechanism for Impact Absorption Based on Kineto-static Mechanical Synthesis of Closed Kinematic Chain
Finalist Mr. Yosuke Akabane, Graduate Student, Kogakuin University
Space Securing in Minimally Invasive Brain Surgery
- Development of Master System Considering Maneuverabilit -
2008


Best Paper Award
Dr. Kenjiro Tadakuma, University of Electro Communications
Development of the Crawler Unit to Realize Sideway Motion with Circular Cross Section
Finalist Mr. Tadashi Yoshimura , Graduate Student, Tokyo Denki University
Research on Rehabilitation Hand with Bilateral Servosystem
Finalist Mr. Mikio Osaki , Graduate Student, Tokyo Institute of Technology
Drive Mechanisms of Single-Trocar Assemblable Retractor-Hand
2007


Best Paper Award
Mr. Hiroto Oyama, National Defense Academy
A Method to Evaluate the Modal Damping Ratio by Using the Modal Open Loop Transfer Function
Finalist Mr. Toshiya Sakai, Graduate Student, Tokyo Denki University
Study on Training System of Laparoscope Surgery and Application the Robotics of Surgery Support Robot
Finalist Mr. Tatsuro Endo, Graduate Student, The University of Tokyo
A Vehicle that Moves to All Directions on One Spherical Rubber Tires

2006

Best Paper Award
Mr. Yasuhiro Yokota, Toshiba Corporation
Mechanism of the Man-Nen Dokei : A Historic Perpetual Chronometer
Finalist Mr. Gentiane Venture, Graduate Student, The university of Tokyo
Passive Stiffness Estimation of Human Joints and its Medical Applications Based on Musculoskeletal Dynamics Model and Motion-Capturing
Finalist Mr. Yasuyoshi Taki, Graduate Student, Tokyo Institute of Technology
Resolved Motion Space Control for a Redundant Serial Manipulator

2005

Best Paper Award
Mr. Takeshi Takagi, Graduate Student, Tokyo Institute of Technology
100g-100N Robot Finger with Load-Sensitive Continuously Variable Transmission
Finalist Mr. Takuma Araki, Graduate Student, University of Electro-Communications
ZMP Detection of a Biped Robot by Tactile Sensor for Measuring the Center Position of a Two Dimensional Distributed Load
Finalist Mr. Tatsuro Endo, Graduate Student, The University of Tokyo
A Vehicle that Moves to All Directions on One Spherical Rubber Tires