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Total Citations
66
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About
Masao Ogino’s research sits at the intersection of biomechanics, cognitive robotics, and energy-efficient locomotion, with a focus on humanoid walking and spatial representation. His most influential work, “Yet another humanoid walking - passive dynamic walking with torso under simple control” (2002, 22 citations), pioneered the integration of a torso into passive dynamic walking (PDW)—a method known for its minimal energy consumption and control. This contribution addressed a critical gap in PDW research, opening new avenues for efficient bipedal locomotion. Ogino further advanced this field with studies on quasi-passive pneumatic muscle walkers (2005, 13 citations) and lateral stepping control via torso swinging (2005, 3 citations), demonstrating how passive dynamics can be harnessed for stable, energy-saving walking. Beyond locomotion, his work on “Acquisition of the Head-Centered Peri-Personal Spatial Representation Found in VIP Neuron” (2009, 17 citations) bridges robotics and neuroscience, modeling how spatial representations develop in the brain—a key insight for embodied AI. Ogino’s contributions, though modest in citation counts, are foundational in merging passive dynamics with humanoid control, and his interdisciplinary approach continues to inspire researchers in robotics and cognitive science.
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- 3Stabilization of quasi-passive pneumatic muscle walker13 citations · 2005
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