Hidehiro Ohki

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Hidehiro Ohki is a robotics researcher whose work focuses on autonomous mobile robot navigation and path planning, particularly in environments where tethered operations are necessary. His most cited paper, "A Path-Planning for Mobile Robot Leading Cable Around" (2002), addresses a critical yet often overlooked challenge in robotics: enabling robots to autonomously drag cables while performing tasks. This work is especially relevant for applications requiring continuous 24-hour operation or high-bandwidth data transmission, such as streaming high-quality video through a wired connection. Ohki’s contribution lies in developing path-planning algorithms that allow a robot to navigate a building while managing its trailing cable, ensuring it can respond to human requests for remote surveillance or inspection without getting tangled. Although his citation count is modest—his top paper has 2 citations—the practical significance of his research is notable in the context of industrial and service robotics, where reliable tethered operation remains essential. Ohki’s work bridges the gap between fully wireless autonomy and the real-world constraints of power and data transmission, offering foundational insights for engineers designing robust mobile systems.