Papers
15
Total Citations
222
H-Index
7
About
Junji Satake is a leading researcher in the field of human-robot interaction, specializing in the development of autonomous mobile robots capable of robust person following and identification. His core contributions lie in advancing stereo-vision systems for dynamic, crowded environments, moving beyond traditional laser-based approaches. Satake’s seminal 2009 work on robust stereo-based person detection and tracking, which has garnered 96 citations, established a foundational method for robots to follow a specific individual while navigating obstacles and other pedestrians. He further refined this capability by integrating SIFT features and distance-dependent appearance models for reliable visual person identification, as demonstrated in his 2012 and 2013 papers. A notable achievement is the development of "Terapio," a medical round-assistance robot designed for hospital support, showcasing the real-world application of his tracking technology in personnel rounds and material delivery. With over 200 total citations across his top works, Satake’s research has significantly impacted the design of socially aware robots, enabling them to operate seamlessly in complex, human-centric spaces like school canteens and hospitals.
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Top Papers
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- 4Medical Round Robot – Terapio –16 citations · 2014
- 5Development of a Person Following Robot and Its Experimental Evaluation13 citations · 2010
- 6Person Following of a Mobile Robot using Stereo Vision11 citations · 2010
- 7Multiple-Person Tracking for a Mobile Robot using Stereo7 citations · 2009
- 8Human-Robot Interaction in the Home Ubiquitous Network Environment6 citations · 2007
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