Toshimasa Yamanaka
Papers
2
Total Citations
8
H-Index
2
About
Toshimasa Yamanaka is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of human-robot interaction, autonomous systems, and perceptual safety. His work focuses on understanding how pedestrians psychologically experience and respond to autonomous delivery robots (ADRs) in real-world environments, with a particular emphasis on bridging the gap between technical safety standards and human emotional comfort. Yamanaka’s major contributions include demonstrating that augmented reality (AR) displays of real-time robot information can significantly reduce pedestrian anxiety around moving ADRs, as shown in his 2022 study (5 citations). He has also systematically identified the specific shape parameters of unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) that influence people’s subjective perceptions of safety (3 citations), providing design guidelines for manufacturers. While his citation counts are modest, reflecting the emerging nature of this field, Yamanaka’s work is notable for its practical, human-centered approach—directly informing how delivery robots can be designed and deployed to foster public trust. His research is essential reading for students and engineers working on autonomous vehicle acceptance, urban robotics, and inclusive technology design.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1
- 2