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Hisayuki Tatsumi is a pioneering researcher in assistive technology, whose work focuses on creating information-ensured environments for the visually impaired through the innovative use of data-carrier and network technologies. His major contributions center on RFID-based systems that enable visually impaired individuals to identify, trace, and localize landmarks in their surroundings—a critical capability for navigating cognitive maps and detecting environmental changes that sighted people take for granted. Tatsumi’s most cited papers, including “RFID for aiding the visually impaired recognize surroundings” and “RFID localization for the visually impaired” (each with 9 citations), lay the groundwork for autonomous navigation by combining RFID sensing with robotic platforms. His two-part series on “Information Ensuring for the Visually Impaired” (2006) further advances this vision, proposing a hybrid approach where data carriers like barcodes and RFIDs link physical objects to networked databases, allowing users to access detailed environmental information on demand. With a total of 37 citations across his top papers, Tatsumi’s work has established a foundational framework for smart, accessible spaces—particularly in campus settings—demonstrating how low-cost, scalable technology can profoundly enhance independence and safety for the visually impaired community.