Rie KATSUKI
Papers
3
Total Citations
10
H-Index
3
About
Rie Katsuki is a pioneering researcher in robotics, with a focus on service robots, autonomous navigation, and object manipulation. Her work bridges the gap between human-friendly programming and complex robotic motion, making robots more accessible and efficient in everyday environments. Katsuki’s most cited paper (2006, 4 citations) introduces a novel reasoning algorithm that infers abstract object motion from natural language task orders, enabling laypeople to program service robots without technical expertise—a foundational step toward intuitive human-robot interaction. She also advanced path planning for mobile robots (2003, 3 citations) by developing methods that ensure curvature continuity and maximum curvature constraints, producing smooth, easily manipulable paths for car-like robots. Additionally, Katsuki tackled the challenge of handling multiple heterogeneous objects (2004, 3 citations) by designing a robotic system that uses visual marks—combining 3D pose indicators and QR codes—to identify and manipulate diverse items in home or office settings. Though her citation counts are modest, her contributions are notable for their practical impact on robot usability and autonomy. Katsuki’s work exemplifies how integrating language, geometry, and perception can create more adaptable and user-friendly robotic systems, inspiring future research in service robotics and human-robot collaboration.
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- 3Handling of Multiple Heterogeneous Objects with Marks by a Robot3 citations · 2004