Ricardo Yassushi Inamasu
Papers
11
Total Citations
137
H-Index
7
About
Ricardo Yassushi Inamasu is a pioneering researcher in agricultural robotics and precision agriculture, whose work has significantly advanced the design and implementation of autonomous mobile robotic systems for use in field environments. His research centers on mechatronic and electronic architecture design, networked control systems, and remote sensing applications tailored to the unique demands of agricultural settings. Inamasu's most influential contribution, "Design and development of the architecture of an agricultural mobile robot" (2011), has garnered 48 citations and established foundational principles for integrating automation into precision agriculture workflows. His broader body of work, including studies on CAN-based distributed control systems and four-wheel steering hydraulic platforms, demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the engineering challenges inherent in ruggedized field robotics. Notably, his collaborative AGRIBOT project brought together research institutions and private industry to develop a multifunctional, modular robotic platform capable of autonomous navigation, including fuzzy-logic-based row-crop following behavior. With over 130 cumulative citations across his top publications, Inamasu has made a meaningful and lasting contribution to the intersection of embedded systems engineering and smart farming — work that remains increasingly relevant as agriculture faces growing pressure to embrace intelligent automation.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Design and development of the architecture of an agricultural mobile robot48 citations · 2011
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- 4Design of the mechatronic architecture of an agricultural mobile robot11 citations · 2010
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- 9AGRIBOT: mobile robot to support of a agricultural precision activities5 citations · 2013
- 10Hydraulic networked control of four wheel steering agricultural robot4 citations · 2011