Papers by Tokushu Inamura
Applied Physics A, Jun 22, 2010
Design Education Across Disciplines
This paper presents the development of a robotic driver for the automation of dynamometer based v... more This paper presents the development of a robotic driver for the automation of dynamometer based vehicle testing. The aim is to successfully follow industry standard test cycles used for emissions testing and produce repeatable results. Success will be measured by not exceeding the limits set for human drivers for a successful test. The design of this robotic driver is unique; it uses a single linear motion to actuate the brake and throttle pedals controlled by two cascaded PID controllers (vehicle speed and pedal actuator position). A full SIMULINK model has been created and used for simultaion and rapid control prototyping using dSPACE. The system has been developed and tested from simulation through to actual dynamometer testing. Test results show that by time-shifting the drive cycle 2 seconds forward, the robotic driver successfully adhered to the ADR 37/01 standard, and produced repeatable results. Further development is needed to improve the performance and overcome current sy...
This paper presents the development of a robotic driver for the automation of dynamometer based v... more This paper presents the development of a robotic driver for the automation of dynamometer based vehicle testing. The aim is to successfully follow industry standard test cycles used for emissions testing and produce repeatable results. Success will be measured by not exceeding the limits set for human drivers for a successful test. The design of this robotic driver is unique; it uses a single linear motion to actuate the brake and throttle pedals controlled by two cascaded PID controllers (vehicle speed and pedal actuator position). A full SIMULINK model has been created and used for simultaion and rapid control prototyping using dSPACE. The system has been developed and tested from simulation through to actual dynamometer testing. Test results show that by time-shifting the drive cycle 2 seconds forward, the robotic driver successfully adhered to the ADR 37/01 standard, and produced repeatable results. Further development is needed to improve the performance and overcome current sy...
The Re-mix talk and exhibition held in Fukuoka in March 2017 presented the findings of the on-goi... more The Re-mix talk and exhibition held in Fukuoka in March 2017 presented the findings of the on-going research and knowledge exchange involving IDE-RCA and Kyushu University in Fukuoka to an audience of academics and designers. The talks given by Prof. Yasuyuki Hirai, Savina Torrisi and Tokusu Inamura focused on the creation of impactful innovation as a result of processes of hybridisation. For the purpose of this research study, 'hybridisation' refers to the blending of design practices that strongly reflect key societal and behavioural aspects of the respective originary cultures. The event acts as an introduction to the Re-mix Symposium that will take place in Tokyo in July 2017.
The focus of this paper is disruptive innovation, created through processes of hybridisation. For... more The focus of this paper is disruptive innovation, created through processes of hybridisation. For the purpose of this study, the term ‘hybridisation’ refers to the blending of design practices that strongly reflect key societal and behavioral aspects of the two or more respective original cultures. The research addresses the role of hybridised design practices in tackling documented weaknesses in the innovation industry in Japan and in the UK. Re-mix is a collaborative research project between the Royal College of Art (RCA) and Kyushu University (KU). A series of experimental short projects explored the mutual impact of combining two design practices embodying the regional cultures of the involved institutions. The contrasting design practices embrace the full spectrum of innovation: from incremental innovation (KU) through inclusive approaches with close coordination with participatory communities, aiming at solid improvements, to radical innovation (RCA) fostered by diversity, amb...
DS 110: Proceedings of the 23rd International Conference on Engineering and Product Design Education (EPDE 2021)
We use our thumbs and forefingers to rotate an object such as a control knob on a stereo system b... more We use our thumbs and forefingers to rotate an object such as a control knob on a stereo system by moving our finger relative to our thumb. Motion is imparted without sliding and in a precise manner. In this paper we demonstrate how an artificial muscle membrane can be used to mimic this action. This is achieved by embedding a
Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices (EAPAD) 2011, 2011
We use our thumbs and forefingers to rotate an object such as a control knob on a stereo system b... more We use our thumbs and forefingers to rotate an object such as a control knob on a stereo system by moving our finger relative to our thumb. Motion is imparted without sliding and in a precise manner. In this paper we demonstrate how an artificial muscle membrane can be used to mimic this action. This is achieved by embedding a
Applied Physics Letters, 2011
We present a soft, bearing-free artificial muscle motor that cannot only turn a shaft but also gr... more We present a soft, bearing-free artificial muscle motor that cannot only turn a shaft but also grip and reposition it through a flexible gear. The bearing-free operation provides a foundation for low complexity soft machines, with multiple degree-of-freedom actuation, that can act simultaneously as motors and manipulators. The mechanism also enables an artificial muscle controlled gear change. Future work will
Applied Physics Letters, 2011
We present a soft, bearing-free artificial muscle motor that cannot only turn a shaft but also gr... more We present a soft, bearing-free artificial muscle motor that cannot only turn a shaft but also grip and reposition it through a flexible gear. The bearing-free operation provides a foundation for low complexity soft machines, with multiple degree-of-freedom actuation, ...
Editorships by Tokushu Inamura
Arts and culture are facilitators in fields such as social cohesion, education, or well-being. Bu... more Arts and culture are facilitators in fields such as social cohesion, education, or well-being. But to implement these effects into urban development road maps, the patterns and demands of local cultural infrastructures first have to be specified. Such basic work is the perfect starting point for arts professionals and artists to become part of comprehensive urban planning processes. This issue of Arts Management Quarterly sheds light on the impact that arts and culture can have on urban development.
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