Ryoma Hanabusa

National Institute of Technology, Asahikawa College

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Ryoma Hanabusa is a robotics researcher focused on the critical domain of nuclear decommissioning, with a particular emphasis on developing mobile robotic systems and environmental mapping technologies for hazardous environments. His primary research areas include mobile robot locomotion for complex terrains and 3D mapping for disaster site operations. Hanabusa's most notable contribution is the development of the "U-bo Series" of mobile robots, designed to tackle the extreme challenges of decommissioning work at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station. His 2019 paper on this series demonstrates a robot capable of carrying 5 kg of payload up a 41-degree staircase, a significant achievement for navigating the damaged facility's infrastructure. Complementing this hardware work, his 2020 research on 3D map generation addresses the critical need for spatial awareness in environments too dangerous for human entry, creating technology that improves the efficiency and safety of remote decommissioning operations. While his citation counts are currently modest (3 and 2 citations respectively), Hanabusa's work represents foundational engineering for one of the most challenging robotic applications in existence—the cleanup of a nuclear disaster site. His research directly contributes to the practical, real-world goal of advancing robotic autonomy in unstructured, high-risk environments.