Akihito Yatsuda
Papers
8
Total Citations
54
H-Index
5
About
Dr. Akihito Yatsuda is a pioneering researcher in human-robot interaction, with a focused mission to develop assistive robotic systems for elderly care and safety. His work centers on designing intuitive robot gesture frameworks that enable machines to watch over, alert, and interact with older adults, addressing the critical challenges of an aging population. A key contribution is his "Robot Gesture Framework for Watching and Alerting the Elderly" (2018, 17 citations), which demonstrates how robotic motions can induce awareness and detect risks like indoor heat stroke. Yatsuda has also advanced edge-computing-based safe driving support systems and humanoid robot control through wireless marionette techniques and real-time gesture generation. His research, spanning from 2017 to 2020, consistently explores how robots can interpret human gestures to provide non-intrusive assistance, with notable works on adult care systems and broadcast control. With over 50 citations across his most-cited papers, Yatsuda’s contributions are shaping the future of IoT-driven, empathetic robotics for vulnerable populations, making him a key figure in the intersection of assistive technology and human-centered design.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1A Robot Gesture Framework for Watching and Alerting the Elderly17 citations · 2018
- 2A Study on Robot Motions Inducing Awareness for Elderly Care8 citations · 2018
- 3A Robot Assistant in an Edge-Computing-Based Safe Driving Support System7 citations · 2018
- 4A Method for Driving Humanoid Robot Based on Human Gesture7 citations · 2020
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- 6A Real-Time Robot Motion Generation System Based on Human Gesture4 citations · 2018
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