Michihiko Narita

Advanced Institute of Industrial Technology, Fujitsu (Japan)

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Michihiko Narita is a pioneering researcher in networked robotics, whose work has been instrumental in defining how robots communicate and deliver services over the internet. His primary research areas center on robot service platforms, communication protocols, and the standardization of network-based robot interactions. Narita’s major contribution lies in his leadership within the Robot Service Initiative (RSi), where he co-developed the Robot Service Network Protocol (RSNP). This protocol enables "push communication," allowing robots to proactively send information to users or other systems, which is critical for applications like home security and information services. His foundational papers, including "Push communication for network robot services and RSi/RTM interoperability" (17 citations) and "Reliable protocol for robot communication on Web services" (16 citations), established the reliability requirements for robot communication over wireless and wide-area networks. Notably, his 2006 report on RSi activities (13 citations) helped shape the global roadmap for robot service markets. Through his work on the RoboLink Protocol and RSNP, Narita has laid the technical groundwork for the interoperable, cloud-connected robots that are now emerging in smart homes and service industries.