Masashi Murakami
Tokyo University of Science, Shibaura Institute of Technology
Papers
2
Total Citations
16
H-Index
1
About
Masashi Murakami is a researcher in mechatronics and robotics education, with a focus on practical, hands-on learning approaches. His most cited work, "Improving landmark detection accuracy for self-localization through baseboard recognition" (2016, 15 citations), addresses key challenges in robotic self-localization by enhancing landmark detection using baseboard features—a contribution that supports more reliable autonomous navigation in indoor environments. Beyond technical innovation, Murakami is deeply committed to engineering pedagogy. In his paper "Execution and Evaluation of Mechatronics Education Using Line Tracing Robots" (2016), he describes a novel educational program where mixed groups of Japanese and Brazilian students build their own line-tracing robots from scratch, sourcing electrical and mechanical components from Tokyo’s Akihabara district. This work demonstrates his dedication to cross-cultural, project-based learning that bridges theory and practice. Though his citation counts are modest, Murakami’s impact lies in his integration of robotics research with inclusive, experiential education, inspiring a new generation of engineers to learn by building.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1
- 2