Genki Murata
JTEKT (Japan), Aichi University of Education, JTEKT (France)
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5
Total Citations
44
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About
Genki Murata is a robotics researcher specializing in assistive mobility technology, with a focused body of work centered on the design and control of inverted-pendulum-type robotic wheelchairs. His research addresses one of the most persistent challenges in accessibility engineering: enabling wheelchair users to navigate architectural barriers such as stairs and curbs that conventional wheelchairs cannot overcome. Murata's most significant contribution is the development of a wheeled inverted pendulum robotic wheelchair featuring an innovative mechanical architecture — incorporating a seat slider and rotary links between wheels and tires — paired with sophisticated control strategies including linear-quadratic regulators. His foundational 2014 paper, which has garnered 25 citations, established the core design principles that underpin his subsequent research. Building on this work, he has advanced dynamic stability and attitude control methods to handle the complex mechanical interactions that arise during stair climbing, as reflected in his 2020 publications. Across his portfolio, Murata has tackled critical safety challenges including fall avoidance control and the management of mutual interference between wheel and rotary link components during locomotion. With a cumulative citation count exceeding 40, his work represents a meaningful contribution to the growing field of intelligent assistive robotics, offering promising pathways toward greater independence for elderly and physically disabled individuals.
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