Yoshihiro Ohnishi
Keio University, Ehime University, National Institute of Technology, Kagawa College
Papers
6
Total Citations
44
H-Index
3
About
Yoshihiro Ohnishi is a Japanese researcher whose work sits at the intersection of robotics education, programming pedagogy, and human skill modeling. He has made notable contributions to the growing field of computational thinking education, particularly in designing and evaluating programming learning experiences for elementary and junior high school students in Japan. His most-cited work (25 citations) addresses national education policy shifts mandating programming instruction in schools, situating his research within a broader societal push to equip young learners with foundational technological literacy. Ohnishi has championed hands-on, project-based learning approaches — including workshops where children disassemble and reassemble mini-robots — demonstrating a commitment to experiential education. He has also explored quantitative methods for assessing programming achievement, using image analysis and line-tracing robots to move beyond binary pass/fail evaluations toward nuanced, individualized learning support. Beyond education, his 2012 work on haptic data modeling of calligraphy tasks reflects a broader interest in preserving skilled craftsmen's expertise through motion databases — a timely contribution given Japan's aging workforce. His body of work reflects a researcher dedicated to bridging technology, education, and cultural knowledge preservation.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Robotics Programming Learning for Elementary and Junior High School Students25 citations · 2017
- 2Modeling and personal recognition of calligraphy task using haptic data8 citations · 2012
- 3Estimation of Programming Learning Achievement by Line Tracing Robot3 citations · 2019
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