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Harry Asada is a Ford Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His research focuses on augmenting human capabilities through technologies such as wearable robots and robotic limbs for various applications, including assisting passengers in railway stations and conducting nuclear inspections. Asada's work also involves advanced modeling and simulations to better understand cell interactions and enhance robotic actuator mechanisms. Throughout his career, he has contributed significantly to the fields of robotics and mechanical engineering, addressing challenges in dynamic systems and actuator designs. He holds degrees from Kyoto University in Japan, earning a B.Sc. in 1973, an M.Sc. in 1975, and a Ph.D. in 1979. Asada has received numerous awards for his research, including the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation Paper Award and the ASME Fellow distinction. He actively teaches undergraduate and graduate students in courses related to robotics and control systems.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA
Conducts research and teaches in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, focusing on robotics and human augmentation.
Patent related to direct-drive robots.