Papers
12
Total Citations
43
H-Index
4
About
Kengo Toda’s research bridges robotics education, assistive technologies, and disaster response, with a focus on making robots practical and accessible. He developed the “f-palette” educational microcomputer kit, designed to nurture creativity without constraining students, and implemented a hands-on robotics program for beginners—both foundational works with 5 citations each. Toda also contributed to home healthcare systems using communication robots to support older adults, integrating voice interaction and health monitoring. His work on camera arm systems for disaster response robots, including a collision protection mechanism, directly supported information-gathering missions at the Fukushima nuclear disaster site. Additionally, Toda led the design of CanguRo, a partner robot that transforms into a personal vehicle, featuring an innovative in-wheel drive unit with a cycloid gear. With over 30 citations across his top papers, Toda’s impact spans education, eldercare, and hazardous environments, demonstrating a commitment to robotics that serves real-world needs. His achievements include advancing robot middleware standards and developing risk-reducing algorithms for personal mobility robots, tested in Tsukuba’s special district.
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- 1Hands-on Robotics Instruction Program for Beginners5 citations · 2011
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