Papers
9
Total Citations
83
H-Index
6
About
Koji Yamada’s research career is defined by pioneering work in modular and assistive robotics, with a focus on creating adaptable, intelligent systems that can transform, communicate, and assist humans. His most influential contribution is the development of a transformable mobile robot composed of homogeneous gear-type units, a foundational paper that has garnered 15 citations and addresses the long-standing challenge of creating practical, cost-effective reconfigurable robots. Yamada has also made significant strides in haptic communication robotics, designing a robot inspired by hearing dogs that uses physical touch to alert hearing-impaired individuals to critical sounds like fire alarms—work that has earned 14 citations and demonstrates a deep commitment to socially impactful technology. His research extends to motion control using genetic algorithms and cellular automata, with multiple papers (12 citations each) exploring emergent behaviors in modular systems. Yamada’s contributions to distributed autonomous robotic systems (DARS) and robust manipulator control via disturbance observers further showcase his versatility. With a career spanning from early work on the cellular robotic system (CEBOT) to recent studies on life rhythm for hearing-dog robots, Yamada stands out for bridging theoretical robotics with real-world applications that enhance human well-being.
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Top Papers
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- 3Emergent Motion Characteristics of a Modular Robot through Genetic Algorithm12 citations · 2008
- 4Studies on Motion Control of a Modular Robot Using Cellular Automata12 citations · 2006
- 5Evolving Motion Control for a Modular Robot9 citations · 2007
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- 7Robust control of robot manipulators by MIMO disturbance observer6 citations · 2002
- 8Consideration of Life Rhythm for Hearing-Dog Robots Searching for User4 citations · 2018
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