Katsuhiko Inagaki
Papers
8
Total Citations
34
H-Index
3
About
Katsuhiko Inagaki’s research career is defined by a relentless pursuit of efficiency in robotics, focusing on reduced degree-of-freedom (DOF) designs that simplify control without sacrificing mobility. His major contributions span legged, wheeled, and hybrid locomotion, including pioneering work on five-legged gaits for disabled hexapods (8 citations) and the development of leg-wheeled robots that use passive wheels for skating motion (6 citations). Inagaki’s impact is evident in his sustained exploration of practical, low-complexity robots capable of navigating human environments like offices and factories. Notably, he extended his expertise into human-robot interaction, creating an augmented reality system to evaluate robot design affinity (3 citations) and a non-task-oriented dialogue system for more natural communication (3 citations). His work on a servo module for education (2 citations) further underscores his commitment to advancing robotics research and teaching. Through decades of innovation, Inagaki has demonstrated that reducing mechanical complexity can unlock new possibilities for mobile robots, making them more accessible and practical for real-world applications.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1A gait study for a one-leg-disabled hexapod robot8 citations · 1997
- 2Reduced DOF Type Walking Robot Based on Closed Link Mechanism6 citations · 2007
- 3Skating motion by a leg-wheeled robot with passive wheels6 citations · 2013
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- 8A Servo Module with DC Motor for Education and R&D in Robotics2 citations · 2020