Katsuji Ogane

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Katsuji Ogane is a robotics researcher specializing in the design and control of crawler-type mobile robots for urban search and rescue (USAR) and disaster response. His work focuses on enhancing ground adaptability and terrain performance for robots operating in the rugged, unpredictable environments found after earthquakes or industrial accidents. Ogane’s key contribution is the development of crawler robots with sub-crawlers and rotary joint compliance, which allows the vehicle to conform to uneven surfaces—such as rubble-strewn roads or collapsed structures—improving stability and mobility. His most cited paper (2020, 12 citations) demonstrates how compliance mechanisms significantly boost ground adaptability, while his 2011 paper (8 citations) proposes a standardized evaluation test field based on collapsed Japanese houses, advancing the RoboCup Rescue Robot League’s real-world relevance. His 2024 work continues this trajectory, refining sub-crawler compliance for inspection and search tasks. With a cumulative impact of over 20 citations, Ogane’s research bridges mechanical design and practical field testing, making him a notable contributor to the development of more resilient, terrain-adaptive rescue robots.