Papers
13
Total Citations
77
H-Index
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About
Dr. Osamu Yukumoto is a pioneering figure in agricultural robotics, whose work has fundamentally advanced the automation of tillage operations. His research centers on the robotization of agricultural vehicles, with a specific focus on developing autonomous tilling robots that can navigate and operate in field environments without human intervention. Dr. Yukumoto’s major contribution is the creation of the ROBOTRA platform—a commercial tractor retrofitted with automated controls—and the XNAV navigation system, which uses an auto-tracking surveying device and geomagnetic direction sensors for precise positioning. His seminal papers, including "Robotization of agricultural vehicles (Part 2)" (14 citations) and "Development of Tilling Robot (Part 1)" (9 citations), document the evolution of this technology from component design to full unmanned operation. Notably, his 2013 work on the tilling robot and operation software demonstrates a system capable of recognizing its own position and heading, performing both unmanned and manual tillage. With over a dozen publications and cumulative citations exceeding 70, Dr. Yukumoto’s research has laid the groundwork for modern precision agriculture, inspiring subsequent innovations in autonomous farming machinery.
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- 2Development of Tilling Robot (Part 1)9 citations · 1998
- 3Navigation technology for tilling robots8 citations · 1997
- 4Development of Tilling Robot (Part 2)7 citations · 1998
- 5Development of Tilling Robot and Operation Software7 citations · 2013
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- 8Navigation Systems and Work Performance of Tilling Robot (Part 2)6 citations · 2001
- 9Enhanced Adaptability of Tilling Robot (Initial Report)5 citations · 2012
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