Naoya Shinoki

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Naoya Shinoki is a researcher focused on the intersection of robotics, sanitation, and facility management, with a primary emphasis on automating restroom cleaning for high-traffic commercial environments like convenience stores. His work addresses the unhygienic and labor-intensive nature of toilet maintenance by developing integrated systems that reduce human exposure to biohazards. Shinoki’s major contributions include the design of a comprehensive cleaning system featuring a specialized toilet bowl to minimize urine scattering, a mechanism for cleaning the toilet bowl’s top surface, and a floor-cleaning robot. His most-cited paper, "Evaluation of Repeated Cleaning Ability of a Restroom Cleaning System for Scattered Urine" (2020, 5 citations), demonstrates the system’s effectiveness in maintaining hygiene through repeated cycles. A subsequent study (2022, 2 citations) expanded this work by incorporating a toilet bowl lifting mechanism for deeper access. While his citation counts are modest, Shinoki’s research is notable for its practical, real-world application in retail settings, directly addressing a pressing need for automation in janitorial services. His achievements highlight a commitment to improving workplace safety and operational efficiency through targeted robotic solutions.