Papers
12
Total Citations
62
H-Index
4
About
Motoki Takagi is a versatile robotics researcher whose work spans assistive mobile robots, underwater systems, and medical support technologies. His most impactful contribution is the development of a small underwater robot for observing fisheries resources, particularly designed to assist abalone fishing by helping fishermen comply with Japanese size regulations—a practical solution that has garnered 19 citations. Takagi’s broader research focuses on creating robotic systems that enhance human capabilities and safety, including a surgical bedside master console for neurosurgical robotics (13 citations) and the Universal Mobile robot for Assistive tasks (UMA), which aids elderly and disabled individuals by autonomously transporting objects. He has also explored reinforcement learning with efficient experience reuse in non-Markovian environments, vision-based interfaces for assistive robots, and medical support systems such as visual vein segmentation for intravenous injections. Through his work on underwater environmental research and aquatic exercise devices for gait disorders, Takagi demonstrates a commitment to addressing real-world challenges in healthcare, fisheries, and daily living. His interdisciplinary approach and focus on practical applications make his research highly relevant for students and researchers interested in human-robot interaction and field robotics.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
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- 2Surgical bedside master console for neurosurgical robotic system13 citations · 2012
- 3Efficient experience reuse in non-Markovian environments6 citations · 2008
- 4A Universal Mobile robot for assistive tasks5 citations · 2009
- 5Vision Based Interface and Control of Assistive Mobile Robot System4 citations · 2007
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- 8Design Education Using Personal Mobile Robot2 citations · 2011
- 9Visual vein segmentation for an intravenous injection support system2 citations · 2013
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