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Motion Control Laboratory
Associate Professor / YOKOKURA Yuki
- Advancing robotics and mechatronics technology through control engineering
- Developed practical and innovative motion control for the world
- Work hard, play hard!
Associate Professor / YOKOKURA Yuki
Assoc. Prof. Yokokura is enthusiastic about research and possesses a wide range of knowledge in his specialty, covering control and power electronics, mechanical and circuit design, and software development. In his research guidance, he provides us with precise advice, combining a practical, hands-on student perspective with the systematic viewpoint of a researcher.
Research Content
Motion control is a specialized field of engineering that deals with the control of “movement” in diverse systems like motors and robots.
Our laboratory researches practical control algorithms designed to operate robots, vehicles, and mechatronics systems with high performance. We validate our proposed methods through simulations using MATLAB and real-machine verification using our proprietary software, ARCS.
We also actively engage in joint research projects with industry partners and publish our findings in academic conferences and journals.
Our laboratory researches practical control algorithms designed to operate robots, vehicles, and mechatronics systems with high performance. We validate our proposed methods through simulations using MATLAB and real-machine verification using our proprietary software, ARCS.
We also actively engage in joint research projects with industry partners and publish our findings in academic conferences and journals.
Experiment with industrial robot.
A Day in the Lab
Life in the Motion Control Lab revolves around a balance of study, simulations, and experiments. We hold weekly progress meetings where professors provide valuable feedback on our research. Students present their results annually at domestic and international conferences, providing opportunities to network and exchange ideas with other professionals in the field.
Our environment remains very friendly and supportive. Whenever you need advice, you can easily approach either labmates or professors.
Outside of research, we enjoy various annual events, including softball and futsal competitions, Hanami, and the Nagaoka Fireworks!
Our environment remains very friendly and supportive. Whenever you need advice, you can easily approach either labmates or professors.
Outside of research, we enjoy various annual events, including softball and futsal competitions, Hanami, and the Nagaoka Fireworks!
Nagaoka Fireworks
Thesis Subjects
- (D)Optimum Voltage Vector Selection-based Voltage-Integral Reference Tracking Modulation for AC Motor Drive Systems
- (M)Multi-axis Simultaneous Load-Side Acceleration Control Based on UKF Suppressing Inter-axis Interference in Industrial Robots
- (M)High-Response Reaction Torque Control Using Direct Sensing of Torque Derivatives via Piezoelectric Elements
The number of
PhD Graduates
20
Major employers of Graduates
- Nagaoka University of Technology
- National Institude of Technology, Akita College
- Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
- YASKAWA Electric Corporation
- Mazda Motor Corporation
- East Japan Railway Company
- DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED
- Nachi-Fujikoshi Corporation
- ORIENTAL MOTOR CO., LTD.
- Seiko Epson Corporation
