Award

Conference/Journal

Year Conference Award Author／Presenter Title Certificate
2021 The 2021 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (ROBIO 2021) Finalist of Best Conference Paper Award Mingyuan Wang, Liang Du, Jianjun Yuan, Shugen Ma, and Sheng Bao A bio-inspired continuum robot for out-pipe climbing and confined space navigating PDF
2020 The 2020 IEEE International Conference on Real-time Computing and Robotics (RCAR 2020) Best Student Paper Haonan Sun, Yang Tian, Shugen Ma, and Shuya Inoue Evaluation of Energy Efficiency of an Eccentric Paddle Mechanism on Sandy Terrain PDF
2018 The 2018 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (ROBIO 2018) Finalist for Best Conference Paper Guoteng Zhang, Yang Tian, Taihei Kawabata, and Shugen Ma Modeling and Experimental Tests for the Voltage-Induced Response of a Circular Dielectric Elastomer Actuator JPEG
2018 The 2018 IEEE International Conference on Information and Automation (ICIA 2018) Best Paper Award Finalist Yang Tian, Guoteng Zhang, Jie Ma, and Shugen Ma Automated Rust Detection via Digital Image Recognition during Griding Work Process PDF
2018 The 2018 IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation (ICMA 2018) Toshio Fukuda Best Paper Award in Mechatronics Atsushi Kakogawa, Yoshimichi Oka, and Shugen Ma Multi-link Articulated Wheeled In-pipe Robot with Underactuated Twisting Joints JPEG
2016 Japan Society of Spring Engineers, Autume Lecture Meeting Best Poster Award Takahiro Matsuno and Shugen Ma Development of a Bi-stable Constant Force Mechanism with Plate Spring and Christie Suspension JPEG
2016 The IEEE International Conference on Real-time Computing and Robotics (RCAR2016) Best Student Paper Award Finalist Takahiro Matsuno and Shugen Ma Real-time Prediction of Suction Cup's Negative Pressure Decrement without Orevious Measurement of Airflow Speed JPEG
2015 The IEEE/IES International Conference on Mechatronics (ICM2015) Best paper in Session TT2: Robotics Chao Ren and Shugen Ma Passivity-based Model Free Control of an Omnidirectional Mobile Robot JPEG
2015 The IEEE The International Conference on Real-time Computing and Robotics (RCAR 2015) Best Student Paper Award Atsushi Kakogawa and Shugen Ma An Articulated Wheeled In-pipe Inspection Robot with Holonomic Rolling Motion JPEG
2014 The 7th Vietnamese-Japanese Student's Scientific Exchange Meeting (VJSE2014) Best Presentation Award Atsushi Kakogawa and Shugen Ma An In-pipe Inspection Robot with Underactuated Parallelogram Crawler Modules JPEG
2014 The 2014 IEEE International Conference on CYBER Technology in Automation, Control, and Intelligent Systems (CYBER 2014) Best Student Paper Award Finalist Yang Yang, Yi Sun, Ryohei Yamamoto and Shugen Ma Characteristics of Tangential Force Acting on a Single Lug with Translational Motion in Sandy Soil JPEG
2013 The IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (ROBIO2013) Best Paper in Biomimetics Huayan Pu, Shugen Ma, Jun Luo, Tao Wang, Yi Sun, Yang Yang, and Zhenbang Gong Design and Locomotion Simulation of an Improved Eccentric Paddle Mechanism for Amphibious Robots JPEG
2013 The IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (ROBIO2013) Best Paper Finalist Chao Ren and Shugen Ma Predictive Kinematic Control of an Omnidirectional Mobile Robot JPEG
2013 The IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (ROBIO2013) Best Paper Finalist Norzalilah Mohamad Nor and Shugen Ma Body Shape Control of a Snake-like Robot Based on Phase Oscillator Network JPEG
2013 The 44th International Symposium on Robotics (ISR2013) Best Paper Award Atsushi Kakogawa, Taiki Nishimura, and Shugen Ma Development of a Screw Drive In-pipe Robot for Passing through Bent and Branch Pipes JPEG
2012 The IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (ROBIO2012) Best Conference Paper Finalist Huayan Pu, Yi Sun, Sugen Ma, and Zhenbang Gong Experimental Study on Oscillating Paddling Gait of an Eccentric Paddle Mechanism PDF
2012 JSME Robotics and Mechatronics Division, The Robotics and Mechatronics Conference (ROBOMECH 2012) JSME Young Researcher Excellent Fellow Award Taiki Nishimura, Atsushi Kakogawa, and Shugen Ma Development of an Screw-drive In-pipe Robot with Pathway Selection Mechanism JPEG
2011 The IEEE International Conference on Information and Automation (ICIA2011) Best Paper Finalist Xiaodong Wu and Shugen Ma Development of a Sensor-driven Snake-like Robot SR-I PDF
2010 The IEEE International Conference on Information and Automation (ICIA2010) Best Paper Finalist Chaoquang Tang, Shugen Ma, Bin Li, and Yuechao Wang A Cubic CPG Model for Snake-like Robot to Adapt to Environment PDF
2009 The IEEE International Conference on Information and Automation (ICIA2009) Finalist of Best Paper Award in Automation Shumei Yu, Shugen Ma, Bin Li, and Yuechao Wang An Ampphibious Snake-like Robot: Design and Motion Experiments on Ground and in Water PDF
2009 The IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (ROBIO2009) Finalist for Best Conference Paper Award Zhifeng Wang, Shugen Ma, Bin Li, and Yuechao Wang Passive Creeping of a Snake-like Robot PDF
2007 The IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (ROBIO2007) Best Conference Paper Finalist Changlong Ye, Shugen Ma, Bin Li, and Rongchuan Sun Kinematic Analysis on a Mobile Robot Composed of Three Wheeled Units PDF
2005 The IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (ROBIO2005) Finalist for C. M. HO Best Paper in Biomimetics Zhenli Lu, Shugen Ma, Bin Li, and Yuechao Wang Design of a Snake-Like Robot Controller with Cyclic Inhibitory CPG Model PDF
2005 The IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (ROBIO2005) T. J. Tarn Best Paper in Robotics Jinguo Liu, Shugen Ma, Zhenli Lu, Yuechao Wang, Bin Li, and Jing Wang Design and Experiment of a Novel Link-Type Shape Shifting Modular Robot Series PDF
1992 The Society of Instrument and Control Engineers (SICE) SICE Paper Award Shugen Ma and Shigeo Hirose Development of a Coupled Tendon-driven Redundant Manipulator PDF

Membership of Learned Societies

Society Membership Name Certificate
IEEE Fellow Shugen Ma JPG
IEEE Senior Member Shugen Ma PDF
JSME Fellow Shugen Ma PDF