Satoshi Otsuka

Hitachi (Japan)

Papers

2

Total Citations

12

H-Index

2

About

Dr. Satoshi Otsuka is a leading researcher in the field of human-robot interaction and industrial automation, with a specific focus on safety and cooperation in shared workspaces. His work centers on engineering dynamic risk models and capability frameworks that allow autonomous mobile robots—such as automated forklifts—to operate safely alongside human workers in complex environments like warehouses. Otsuka’s major contributions include developing infrastructure-based sensor systems that enable robots to detect and respond to blind corners, significantly reducing collision risks. His 2021 paper on safe interaction at blind corners has garnered 7 citations, while his 2022 work on dynamic risk and capability models has received 5 citations, reflecting growing interest in his practical, systems-level approach. By integrating real-time risk assessment with cooperative behavior design, Otsuka’s research directly addresses the critical challenge of improving efficiency without compromising human safety. His achievements are particularly notable for bridging the gap between theoretical safety models and deployable solutions in logistics and manufacturing, making his work essential reading for engineers and researchers advancing human-robot collaboration in industrial settings.

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H-Index
2
Papers
12
Total Citations
6
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Safe Interaction of Automated Forklifts and Humans at Blind Corners in a Warehouse with Infrastructure Sensors
7 citations · 2021
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2021 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 10
🏛 Institutions: Hitachi (Japan)

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