Papers
37
Total Citations
716
H-Index
15
About
K. Takase is a pioneering robotics researcher whose work spans robot manipulation, autonomous mobile navigation, quadrupedal locomotion, and assistive robotic systems. Over three decades, Takase has made foundational contributions to intelligent robotics, beginning with his influential 1992 model-based manipulation system (136 citations), which replaced conventional teach-and-replay programming by integrating manipulation skills with environment models — a concept that reshaped how robots interact with their surroundings. His research on quadruped robot locomotion, particularly the "Tekken" series, demonstrated biologically inspired adaptive walking on irregular terrain using central pattern generators (CPGs) and neural system models, earning over 120 collective citations across multiple studies. Takase also advanced practical mobile robotics through indoor GPS-based multi-robot navigation and delivery service systems designed for office and healthcare environments. His later work addressing societal challenges — including a rehabilitation walker for elderly users and distributed telecare robotic systems — reflects a consistent commitment to human-centered technology. With a portfolio totaling nearly 470 citations, Takase's research bridges theoretical robotics and real-world applications, making his contributions essential reading for researchers in autonomous systems, rehabilitation engineering, and bio-inspired locomotion.
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Top Papers
- 1A model-based manipulation system with skill-based execution136 citations · 1992
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- 4A rehabilitation walker with standing and walking assistance44 citations · 2008
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