Hiroyuki Uematsu

Panasonic (United States), Panasonic (Japan)

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Hiroyuki Uematsu is a leading researcher in autonomous mobile robotics, with a focus on multi-robot coordination, practical conveyance systems, and assistive mobility technologies. His work centers on developing intelligent, self-navigating robot groups that can efficiently transport goods and people in real-world environments. A key contribution is his transfer system using autonomous mobile robots, which improves transportation efficiency through hybrid control that combines individual robot intelligence with centralized oversight—a concept detailed in his most-cited paper (9 citations). He also contributed to the development of SuiPPi, a practical cleaning robot that underwent long-term evaluation at Expo 2005, successfully navigating a 2.6 km pedestrian loop with complex curves and obstacles. More recently, Uematsu has advanced robotic personal mobility, notably through the WHILL NEXT electric wheelchair, which features an automatic braking function for safe use in large facilities, addressing the growing needs of elderly populations. With a career spanning foundational multi-robot systems to applied assistive robotics, Uematsu’s work demonstrates a sustained commitment to bridging autonomous robot intelligence with tangible, real-world utility.