AMC 2026 Schedule

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Monday, 9 March 2026

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  • Room A
    • Opening ceremony Chairs:
      Sehoon Oh
      Chairs:
      Sehoon Oh

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    • Plenary Session I: Prof. Amir Khajepour Chairs:
      Kanghyun Nam
      Chairs:
      Kanghyun Nam

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    • Break

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    • TT: Adaptive control and AI in motion control systems I Chairs:
      Kyunghwan Choi
      Yutaka Uchimura
      Chairs:
      Kyunghwan Choi
      Yutaka Uchimura

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      Papers

      10:50-11:10
      AMC26-000007 Hierarchical Proportion Models for Motion Generation via Integration of Motion Primitives
      Yu-Han Shu, Toshiaki Tsuji, Sho Sakaino
      11:10-11:30
      AMC26-000052 Discrete-time Extremum Seeking Control for Static Maps under Input-Delay
      Tatsurou Takemoto, Daisuke Tsubakino
      11:30-11:50
      AMC26-000072 All-Wheel Steering Vehicle Control Based on Contraction Theory with Neural Network
      Myeongseok Ryu, Kyunghwan Choi
    • Lunch break

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    • Tutorial: Beyond the Horizon: When Disturbance Observer meets Learning Chairs:
      Sehoon Oh
      Chairs:
      Sehoon Oh
      Prof. Min Jun Kim
      Prof. Seokhwan Jeong
      Prof. Kyunghwan Choi

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    • SS: Advanced Motion Control for Human-Robot-Interaction & Presentation of accepted TIE/TII/OJIES/JESTIE papers Chairs:
      Tomoyuki Shimono
      Kiyoshi Ohishi
      Chairs:
      Tomoyuki Shimono
      Kiyoshi Ohishi

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      Papers

      15:30-15:50
      AMC26-000015 A High Performance Disturbance Observer: A Unified Synthesis Approach
      Emre Sariyildiz, Takahiro Nozaki, Akira Takakura
      15:50-16:10
      AMC26-000029 Robotic In-Hand Sensorless Texture Discrimination through Rubbing Motion and the Stick-Slip Phenomenon
      Juan Padron, Yusuke Kawai, Kiyoshi Ohishi, Kouhei Ohnishi
      16:10-16:30
      AMC26-000042 Force Control of a Two-Inertia System Using Torsion Torque Observer-Based Quantization Error Compensation with a Low-Resolution Torque Sensor
      Isshin Kimura, Juan Padron, Toshimasa Miyazaki, Kiyoshi Ohishi, Yuki Yokokura, Koichi Inomata, Yoshihito Takeshima
      16:30-16:50
      AMC26-000016 On the Robust Position Control of Variable Stiffness Series Elastic Actuators
      Emre Sariyildiz, Takahiro Nozaki, Moe Horikoshi
      16:50-17:10
      AMC26-000062 Development of Intelligent Partition Pole 2nd Report : Proposal of Belt Connection Position Search Method
      Kazuma Kurosaki, Sho Yokota, Akihiro Matsumoto, Daisuke Chugo, Hiroshi Hashimoto
      17:10-17:30
      AMC26-000026 Motion Reproduction System for Environmental Impedance Variation via Data-driven Identification of Human Stiffness
      Akira Takakura, Kazuki Yane, Tomoya Kitamura, Shuichi Adachi, Takahiro Nozaki
    • Welcome Party
      Suseong Byeolbam Korean Pub

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  • Room B
    • Break

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    • SS: Recent Advances and Applications of Robust Motion Control & Estimation Chairs:
      Paolo Roberto Massenio
      Giovanni Soleti
      Chairs:
      Paolo Roberto Massenio
      Giovanni Soleti

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      Papers

      10:50-11:10
      AMC26-000012 Comparison of linear observation techniques for robust load torque estimation in actuators
      Michael Ruderman, Elia Brescia, Paolo Roberto Massenio, David Naso, Luigi Pio Savastio, Giuseppe Leonardo Cascella
      11:10-11:30
      AMC26-000013 Force-based Pose Correction for Automated Explosive Loading Insertion
      Moe Horikoshi, Bastien Poitrimol, Izumi Kotani, Atsushi Watanabe, Takahiro Nozaki
      11:30-11:50
      AMC26-000023 LMI-based Robust Design of Back-EMF Observer with PLL in the Loop
      Paolo Roberto Massenio, Michael Ruderman, Elia Brescia, Luigi Pio Savastio, Gianluca Rizzello, David Naso
      11:50-12:10
      AMC26-000034 Robust Shape Control of Underactuated Dielectric Elastomer Soft Robots via Disturbance Observer
      Giovanni Soleti, Gianluca Rizzello
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    • TT:Force control, haptics and HMI Chairs:
      Takahiro Nozaki
      Oliver Sawodny
      Chairs:
      Takahiro Nozaki
      Oliver Sawodny

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      Papers

      15:30-15:50
      AMC26-000035 Development of Human Body Motion Interface with Force Feedback by using Active Seat belt Tension
      Maseri Sekine, Sho Yokota, Akihiro Matsumoto, Daisuke Chugo, Hiroshi Hashimoto
      15:50-16:10
      AMC26-000051 Bilateral Control Considering Operability with Force Estimation Using Optical Tweezers
      Moyu Otsuka, Saki Kozu, Koji Niwa, Kazunobu Hashikawa, Takahiro Nozaki
      16:10-16:30
      AMC26-000060 Estimation-based Control of Forces Applied to Parts of Humanoids That Do Not Have Force Sensors
      Yunosuke AOYAMA, Mehdi Benallegue, Arnaud Demont, Fumio Kanehiro
      16:30-16:50
      AMC26-000078 Force Symmetric Type Two-channel Bilateral Control Based on Higher-order Disturbance Observer For Velocity Controlled Robot
      Yuki Nagatsu
      16:50-17:10
      AMC26-000058 Derivation of Bilateral Controller Considering Differences in Dynamic Characteristics
      Saki KOZU, Kazunobu Hashikawa, Takahiro Nozaki
      17:10-17:30
      AMC26-000010 A Modeling Approach for Robotic Handling of Deformable Objects in Food Retail to Enable Virtual Commissioning
      Marc Wehmeier, Sören Hain, Marcel Hagedorn, Denis Pfeifer, Oliver Sawodny
    • Welcome Party
      Suseong Byeolbam Korean Pub

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  • Room C
    • Break

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    • SS:Learning-based, Attack/Fault Detection, and Resilient Control for Connected and Intelligent Vehicles Chairs:
      Junmin Wang
      Junghyun Choi
      Chairs:
      Junmin Wang
      Junghyun Choi

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      Papers

      10:50-11:10
      AMC26-000004 Personalized Path-tracking Model Predictive Control with Consistent Preview Integration for Lane-Keeping Automation
      Jaeyoon Kim, Yu Chul Lee, Junmin Wang
      11:10-11:30
      AMC26-000065 System-Level Physics-Informed Neural Network Surrogate Modeling for Electric Vehicle Thermal Management
      Zhe Chen, Wenlong Zha
      11:30-11:50
      AMC26-000039 Regenerative Energy Maximization Control for Autonomous Driving Electric Vehicles with Delay Compensated Obstacle Detection
      Yuki Hosomi, Luuk van Sundert, Nguyen Binh Minh, Tom Oomen, Hiroshi Fujimoto
      11:50-12:10
      AMC26-000073 Reinforcement Learning-Enabled Terrain Adaptation for Bipedal Wheeled-Legged Robots with Height Adjustment Capability
      Qian Tianwei, Shiyu Zhou, 宏靖 黄, Chengzheng Ye, Hui Jing, Shaoxun Liu
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    • SS: System Integration based on Artificial and Virtual Systems with Intelligent Sensing Chairs:
      Sota Shimizu
      Naoki Motoi
      Chairs:
      Sota Shimizu
      Naoki Motoi

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      Papers

      15:30-15:50
      AMC26-000021 Overall Design for Path-Following of ROV with Disturbance Compensation
      Haruyuki Taguchi, Naoki Motoi
      15:50-16:10
      AMC26-000024 Space-variant Colored Point Cloud Integration with Reduced Blind Spots
      Sota Shimizu, Kaho Sugioka
      16:10-16:30
      AMC26-000028 A Vision-Based Measurement Framework with Optimized K-Nearest Neighbor Regression for Net Mesh Size Control
      Muhammad Haziq Noor Akashah, Masako Yamamoto, Naoki Uchiyama
      16:30-16:50
      AMC26-000048 Dense SLAM-Based 3D Semantic Mapping via Pose Completion and Confidence-Weighted Multi-View Fusion
      Ryosei Takiguchi, Takahiro Nozaki
    • Welcome Party
      Suseong Byeolbam Korean Pub

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Tuesday, 10 March 2026

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  • Room A
    • Plenary Session II: Prof. Nathan Van de Wouw Chairs:
      Wataru Ohnishi
      Chairs:
      Wataru Ohnishi

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    • Break

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    • TT :Adaptive control and AI in motion control systems II Chairs:
      Sho Sakaino
      Kazuaki Ito
      Chairs:
      Sho Sakaino
      Kazuaki Ito

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      Papers

      10:20-10:40
      AMC26-000017 Adaptive Path Optimization for Construction Machinery in Variable Sediment Conditions
      Kaku Tsukagoshi, Yuto Sugai, Yutaka Uchimura
      10:40-11:00
      AMC26-000074 Integral Error-Based Adaptive Neural Identifier for Nonlinear Lateral Tire Forces
      Donghwa hong, Kyunghwan Choi
      11:00-11:20
      AMC26-000038 A Study on Grinding Condition Evaluation Using a Three-Axis Accelerometer Toward the Development of a Data Collection System for the Automation of Non-Routine Grinding Tasks
      Shogo Sakairi, Kaima Shimomura, Amane Tamada, Norikazu Suzuki, Manabu Okui
    • Lunch break

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    • Keynote Session: Dr. Viktor Skrickij, Prof. Yan Gu, and Dr. Jemin Hwangbo Chairs:
      Hiroshi Fujimoto
      Chairs:
      Hiroshi Fujimoto

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    • Break

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    • Tutorial: Backdrivable Reduction Gears: Design, Efficiency Optimization, and Applications Chairs:
      Naoki Motoi
      Chairs:
      Naoki Motoi
      Prof. Yasutaka FUJIMOTO
      Prof. Masato Koyama

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    • TT:Advanced motion control I Chairs:
      Paolo Roberto Massenio
      Masayoshi Wada
      Chairs:
      Paolo Roberto Massenio
      Masayoshi Wada

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      Papers

      16:20-16:40
      AMC26-000030 Dynamic Torque Compensation Method for Flip-motion of the Differential Type Active Caster with Velocity-controlled Motor Drivers
      Shinnosuke Toida, Masayoshi Wada
      16:40-17:00
      AMC26-000032 Dynamics-Aware Iterative Learning Control for Fast and Precise Motion of Multi-Joint Robots
      Deokjin Lee, Max van Haren, Tom Oomen, Sehoon Oh
      17:00-17:20
      AMC26-000037 Comparative Performance and Robustness Analysis of LQI and MPC Strategies for Synchronous Reluctance Motor Drives
      Martin Martin, Akshya Swain, Abhisek Ukil
      17:20-17:40
      AMC26-000067 Development of Worm gear-based Series Elastic Actuator for Torque-efficient Vibration Isolation
      Kyeongsik Shin, Sehoon Oh
      17:40-18:00
      AMC26-000009 Intra-cavity closed-loop control of the beam quality with multiple pneumatically actuated deformable mirrors
      Stephanie Mrzyglod, Thorsten Senger, Christian Schmittner, Marwan Abdou Ahmed, Thomas Graf, Oliver Sawodny
    • Banquet
      Convention B Hall, 3F

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  • Room B
    • Break

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    • SS:Precision Motion Control Technologies for High-Performance Mechatronic Systems -I Chairs:
      Shota Yabui
      Juan Padron
      Chairs:
      Shota Yabui
      Juan Padron

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      Papers

      10:20-10:40
      AMC26-000025 Frequency Response Data-Driven Multi-Axis Add-On Structure Feedback Controller Design Applied to 3-DOF High-Precision Motion System
      Masahiro Mae, Yi-Ping Hsin, Koichi Sakata
      10:40-11:00
      AMC26-000005 Loop-Shaping Method with Resonant Filters for Decoupled Dual-Stage-Actuator System in HDDs
      Takenori Atsumi, Shota Yabui
      11:00-11:20
      AMC26-000018 Control of a Galvano Scanner Using a Controller Based on RNN with Guaranteed Stability
      Taisei Yamashita, Yutaka Uchimura
      11:20-11:40
      AMC26-000044 Jerk-Timing-Based Polynomial Trajectory Optimization for Vibration Suppression in Machine Tool Base
      Ami Kumaki, Kota Fujimoto, Hiroshi Fujimoto, Yoshihiro ISAOKA, Masataka Sakamoto, Yuki Terada
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    • SS: Precision Motion Control Technologies for High-Performance Mechatronic Systems II Chairs:
      Takenori Atsumi
      Masahiro Mae
      Chairs:
      Takenori Atsumi
      Masahiro Mae

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      Papers

      16:20-16:40
      AMC26-000047 Modeling and Analysis of Coupled System for Circular Motion in Machine Tools with XY-Axis Stage
      Yusei Fujishima, Kota Fujimoto, Hiroshi Fujimoto, Yoshihiro ISAOKA, Masataka Sakamoto, Yuki Terada
      16:40-17:00
      AMC26-000031 Vibration Control for a Flexible Structure Using Wave-based Sliding Mode Control
      Reo Matsumoto, Seiichiro Katsura
      17:00-17:20
      AMC26-000045 Experimental Study on Characteristic Changes and Control Performance of Fluorinated-Lubricated Strain Wave Gears for Space Use
      Yohei Hashino, Kenta Seki, Kikuko Miyata, Makoto Iwasaki
      17:20-17:40
      AMC26-000057 Velocity control and status observation of hydraulic injection molding machines using multiple AFC
      Takahiro Shinpuku, Takumi Kobayashi, Shota Yabui, Kento Fujita, Shota Suzuki, Yusuke Uematsu, Yusuke Uchiyama
      17:40-18:00
      AMC26-000061 Flow Rate Ripple Suppression in PWM-Actuated High-Speed Valves via Interleaved Actuation and Mechanical Input Shaping
      Edisa Shoshi, Takafumi Koseki, Twana Ibrahim, Fleming Pedersen Dambo, Tom Oomen, Wataru Ohnishi
    • Banquet
      Convention B Hall, 3F

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  • Room C
    • Break

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    • Work-in-Progress (WIP) Session I Chairs:
      Hanul Jung
      Chairs:
      Hanul Jung
      Due to system constraints, an individual time is indicated for each paper; however, the presentation will actually be a 60-minute poster session.

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      Papers

      10:20-10:23
      AMC26-000080 Development of the Biofeedback Device to Measure Muscle Activity in Real Time
      Akito Morishima, Tomoyuki Shimono, Kenichi Sugawara, Tomotaka Suzuki, Ryoki Sasaki, Yuma Takenaka, Tomoya Kokue
      10:23-10:26
      AMC26-000082 Design of Multilayered Springs for Spatially Constrained Series Elastic Actuators
      Deokgyu Kim, Seokho Yang, Yoonseo Kim, Chan Lee
      10:26-10:29
      AMC26-000083 Magnetic Legged-robot Foot Design for Diverse Ferromagnetic Terrains with Differential Mechanisms
      Hyunseok KIM, Yong UM, Hae-Won PARK
      10:29-10:32
      AMC26-000085 Learning Based Blind Grasping with Uniaxial Force Sensors
      Edgar Lee, JUNHO CHOI, Seokhwan Jeong
      10:32-10:35
      AMC26-000086 Shared Control Based on Dynamic Windows Approach with Time to Collision for Moving Obstacles
      Xiaoge Feng, Naoki Motoi
      10:35-10:38
      AMC26-000089 Reinforcement Learning-based Adaptive Admittance Control for Optimal Landing of a Single-Leg Robot
      Jangho Kim, Jinsong Hong, Jiwhan Lee, Sehoon Oh
      10:38-10:41
      AMC26-000092 Fixed-Time Prediction-Based Control for 2-DOF Helicopter With Time Delay and Disturbances
      Seong-Min Lee, Yuncheol Yang, Hyeonggeol Kim
      10:41-10:44
      AMC26-000093 Analytic Modeling of Coupled Flexible Joint Robots: Dynamic Analysis and Stiffness Identification
      Junho Song, ChangMin Lee, Sehoon Oh
      10:44-10:47
      AMC26-000095 Modular 6-DoF End-effector Pose Tracking Control for Dynamics-Decoupled Aerial Manipulators
      Taekyun Kim, Changyeon Rou, Kihong Kim, Dongjun Lee
      10:47-10:50
      AMC26-000097 Active Inference for Unified Control and Disturbance Estimation in Robotics: An Empirical Study
      Ryu Hyungseok, Pilwon Hur
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    • TT: Automotive and vehicular motion systems Chairs:
      Sakahisa Nagai
      Toshimasa Miyazaki
      Chairs:
      Sakahisa Nagai
      Toshimasa Miyazaki

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      Papers

      16:20-16:40
      AMC26-000001 Estimation of Time-Varying Rolling Resistance Coefficient by vehicle maneuvers
      Guillermo Becerra-Nunez, Valentin Ivanov, Johann Reger
      16:40-17:00
      AMC26-000002 Application of Dynamic Tip-Over Stability Margins to Reach Trucks
      Frank Wolff, Anisa Rakipi, Bernd Müller, Oliver Sawodny
      17:00-17:20
      AMC26-000027 Hybrid Dynamic Modeling of Mining Trucks under Multi-Condition Scenarios
      Mingyu Wu, Yafei Wang, Zexing Li, Yichen Zhang, Bowen Wang
      17:20-17:40
      AMC26-000033 Robust Lane Tracking in Non-Standard Road Conditions using Confidence-Adaptive EKF
      Bumyeon Lee, Jongbin Kim, Junghyun Choi
      17:40-18:00
      AMC26-000022 Combined Slip and Lateral Motion Control for Split Friction Scenarios Using Super-Twisting Control
      Patricia Nöther, Valentin Ivanov, Kai Wulff, Johann Reger
    • Banquet
      Convention B Hall, 3F

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Wednesday, 11 March 2026

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  • Room A
    • Plenary Session III: Prof. Wan Kyun Chung Chairs:
      Sehoon Oh
      Chairs:
      Sehoon Oh

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    • TT: Advanced motion control II Chairs:
      Seokhwan Jeong
      Yuki Nagatsu
      Chairs:
      Seokhwan Jeong
      Yuki Nagatsu

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      Papers

      10:20-10:40
      AMC26-000020 QP-based impact momentum maximization for a hammering task by a humanoid robot
      Jimmy VU, Ruud Erens, Hélène Stefanelli, Rafael Cisneros Limon, Mehdi Benallegue, Abdelaziz Benallegue
      10:40-11:00
      AMC26-000041 Teleoperation by Twin Master System
      Hiroshi Asai, Yuki Saito, Kouhei Ohnishi
      11:00-11:20
      AMC26-000059 Distributed Trajectory Generation based on ADMM for Collaborative Workpiece Transport with Mobile Robots
      Alice Hierholz, Emil Röhm, Andreas Gienger, Oliver Sawodny
      11:20-11:40
      AMC26-000079 High Performance Motion Control and Safe Contact Transition using Impedance-Aware Disturbance Observer
      Jeongwoo Hong, Kevin Haninger, Sehoon Oh
    • Closing Ceremony Chairs:
      Sehoon Oh
      Chairs:
      Sehoon Oh

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  • Room B
    • Break

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    • SS: Intelligent Control and Emerging Applications for Next-Generation Autonomous Robotic Systems Chairs:
      Teppei Tsujita
      Masato Koyama
      Chairs:
      Teppei Tsujita
      Masato Koyama

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      Papers

      10:20-10:40
      AMC26-000075 Occlusion-Aware AAV Trajectory Generation Method for Detecting Possessed Arms
      Mae Hasegawa, Yuki Uchida, Satoko Abiko, Daisuke Sato, Teppei Tsujita, Tadamasa Kitahara
      10:40-11:00
      AMC26-000076 Altitude Optimization above Transmitter Coil for In-flight Inductive Power Transfer Using Dynamic Programming
      Yuki Tanaka, Kota Fujimoto, Sakahisa Nagai, Hiroshi Fujimoto
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    • Break

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    • Work-in-Progress (WIP) Session II Chairs:
      Hanul Jung
      Chairs:
      Hanul Jung
      Due to system constraints, an individual time is indicated for each paper; however, the presentation will actually be a 60-minute poster session.

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      10:20-10:23
      AMC26-000071 Development of an automated double-crushing grinding system using mechanical design with a focus on the quality of Bursera graveolens powder at PROBIOR SAC
      Peter Efrain Vilca Malla, Alex Palma
      10:23-10:26
      AMC26-000081 Influence Analysis and Adjustment Strategy of Control Parameters Using GenAI: Case Study on the Driving Control of PMLSMs
      Syh-Shiuh Yeh, Wei-Chun Shih
      10:26-10:29
      AMC26-000084 Disturbance Observer for Non-minimum Phase Sampled-Data Systems using Robust Generalized Sampler
      Daehan Kim, Wonseok Ha, Juhoon Back
      10:29-10:32
      AMC26-000087 Toward Optimal Control of Variable Transmission in a Single-Legged Robots
      JUNHO CHOI, Edgar Lee, Ginwoo Pyo, Seokhwan Jeong
      10:32-10:35
      AMC26-000088 Engagement Estimation in a Spherical Human-in-the-loop Motion System
      Jaeryoung Lee, Aoi Nishikawa
      10:35-10:38
      AMC26-000090 Elastic Structure Preserving-based Load Position Control of Series Elastic Actuator via Spring Port
      Haeun Yoon, Hyunwook Lee, Sehoon Oh
      10:38-10:41
      AMC26-000091 Remote Control System with Real-Time Delay Estimation Using Ternary Search
      Takuto Fujiwara, Tomoyuki Shimono
      10:41-10:44
      AMC26-000094 Nut-Driven Transmission Force Controllable Motion Platform for Vibration Suppression
      Dasol Cheon, Sehoon Oh
      10:44-10:47
      AMC26-000096 Planning Irregular Shaped Object Stacking Sequence via Monte Carlo Tree Search and Optimization
      Seoki An, Somang Lee, Dongjun Lee
      10:47-10:50
      AMC26-000098 Quantifying Human Balance Control Strategies under Perturbations
      Jiyoon Sung, Pilwon Hur, Kwonseung Cho

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