2026 Koichi Suzumori: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering	43	1701	1575	37	34	746	8603

Overview

Koichi Suzumori is affiliated with the Tokyo Institute of Technology in Japan and conducts research primarily in the field of engineering. Their work spans several subfields, including biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, control and systems engineering, civil and structural engineering, and condensed matter physics.

The scientist's research focuses on various topics related to robotics and materials, notably:

Soft Robotics and Applications
Modular Robots and Swarm Intelligence
Robotic Locomotion and Control
Prosthetics and Rehabilitation Robotics
Advanced Materials and Mechanics
Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials
Robot Manipulation and Learning

Among the recent research papers associated with their work are:

Roadmap on soft robotics: multifunctionality, adaptability and growth without borders (2022), published in Multifunctional Materials
New Soft Robot Hand Configuration With Combined Biotensegrity and Thin Artificial Muscle (2020), published in IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters
Application of Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) as Sensors: A Review (2020), published in Journal of Robotics and Mechatronics
Soft Tensegrity Robot Driven by Thin Artificial Muscles for the Exploration of Unknown Spatial Configurations (2022), published in IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters
A Compact McKibben Muscle Based Bending Actuator for Close-to-Body Application in Assistive Wearable Robots (2020), published in IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters

The scientist frequently collaborates with others, including Hiroyuki Nabae, Gen Endo, Tohru Ide, Ryota Kobayashi, and Tetsuya Horiuchi.

Koichi Suzumori has published extensively in several venues with repeated appearances in:

The Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec), with 68 publications
IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, with 22 publications
Journal of Robotics and Mechatronics, with 7 publications
Sensors and Actuators A Physical, with 6 publications
ROBOMECH Journal, with 5 publications

Additionally, the scientist has contributed to book literature, including a publication titled The Science of Soft Robots, released in 2023 by Springer Science+Business Media, which has accumulated citations.

Best Publications

Development of flexible microactuator and its applications to robotic mechanisms

K. Suzumori;S. Iikura;H. Tanaka

547
Citations
A Bending Pneumatic Rubber Actuator Realizing Soft-bodied Manta Swimming Robot

K. Suzumori;S. Endo;T. Kanda;N. Kato

445
Citations
Applying a flexible microactuator to robotic mechanisms

K. Suzumori;S. Iikura;H. Tanaka

399
Citations
Micro inspection robot for 1-in pipes

K. Suzumori;T. Miyagawa;M. Kimura;Y. Hasegawa

274
Citations
Flexible microactuator for miniature robots

K. Suzumori;S. Iikura;H. Tanaka

204
Citations
Miniature Pneumatic Curling Rubber Actuator Generating Bidirectional Motion with One Air-Supply Tube

Shuichi Wakimoto;Koichi Suzumori;Keiko Ogura

184
Citations
The development of an in-pipe microrobot applying the motion of an earthworm

Masaki Takahashi;Iwao Hayashi;Nobuyuki Iwatsuki;Kohichi Suzumori

172
Citations
A micro ultrasonic motor using a micro-machined cylindrical bulk PZT transducer

Takefumi Kanda;Akira Makino;Tomohisa Ono;Koichi Suzumori

169
Citations
Musculoskeletal lower-limb robot driven by multifilament muscles

Shunichi Kurumaya;Koichi Suzumori;Hiroyuki Nabae;Shuichi Wakimoto

163
Citations
Design of thin McKibben muscle and multifilament structure

Shunichi Kurumaya;Hiroyuki Nabae;Gen Endo;Koichi Suzumori

160
Citations
Elastic materials producing compliant robots

Koichi Suzumori

140
Citations
Miniature soft hand with curling rubber pneumatic actuators

Shuichi Wakimoto;Keiko Ogura;Koichi Suzumori;Yasutaka Nishioka

139
Citations
A modular soft robotic wrist for underwater manipulation

Shunichi Kurumaya;Brennan T Phillips;Kaitlyn P Becker;Michelle H Rosen

134
Citations
Roadmap on soft robotics: multifunctionality, adaptability and growth without borders

Unknown

125
Citations
Fiberless flexible microactuator designed by finite-element method

K. Suzumori;T. Maeda;H. Wantabe;T. Hisada

103
Citations
Design of a variable-stiffness robotic hand using pneumatic soft rubber actuators

Jun Ya Nagase;Shuichi Wakimoto;Toshiyuki Satoh;Norihiko Saga

96
Citations
A micro snake-like robot for small pipe inspection

S. Wakimoto;J. Nakajima;M. Takata;T. Kanda

91
Citations
A miniature inspection robot negotiating pipes of widely varying diameter

K. Suzumori;S. Wakimoto;M. Takata

87
Citations
Development of bending soft actuator with different braided angles

Ahmad Athif M. Faudzi;M. Rusydi. M. Razif;Ili Najaa Aimi M. Nordin;K. Suzumori

86
Citations
Trends in hydraulic actuators and components in legged and tough robots: a review

Koichi Suzumori;Ahmad Athif Mohd Faudzi

79
Citations
Electrostatic linear microactuator mechanism for focusing a CCD camera

A. Koga;K. Suzumori;H. Sudo;S. Iikura

73
Citations
Flexible displacement sensor using injected conductive paste

Kenji Kure;Takefumi Kanda;Koichi Suzumori;Shuichi Wakimoto

70
Citations

Frequent Co-Authors

Gen Endo Tokyo Institute of Technology

Kinji Asaka National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology

Shigeo Hirose Hibot Corp.

Yusaku Sakata Okayama University

Satoshi Tadokoro Tohoku University

Hajime Asama University of Tokyo

Minoru Kurosawa Tokyo Institute of Technology

Fumitoshi Matsuno Kyoto University

Robert J. Wood Harvard University

Herbert Shea École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

External Links

Personal website of Koichi Suzumori Google Scholar page

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Exploring Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering opens doors to a variety of interdisciplinary fields and career opportunities. For those interested in accelerating their education, programs like 5 year accelerated speech pathology programs demonstrate how commitment and structured study plans can fast-track careers in specialized professions.

While engineering careers often focus on design and innovation, some graduates pivot toward roles such as forensic analysis or profiling. Understanding the path to roles like an FBI profiler highlights the diverse application of analytical and problem-solving skills cultivated in engineering programs.

Another relevant area to consider is counseling, where various degree types offer distinct career progressions. Exploring different counseling degrees can help students understand which path aligns best with their interests, especially those looking to transition into human-centered fields.

For those evaluating the feasibility of such career shifts, identifying which counseling degree is easiest might provide insights into flexible or less demanding programs compatible with working professionals or students seeking manageable workloads.