Sho Kamuro

The University of Tokyo, Keio University

Papers

Total Citations

132

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About

Sho Kamuro is a leading researcher in the field of telexistence and human-robot interaction, with a primary focus on creating immersive systems that allow operators to feel physically present in remote robotic bodies. His most significant contribution is the design and development of **TELESAR V**, a dexterous anthropomorphic robot that enables the transfer of bodily consciousness during teleoperation. This work, published in 2012, has garnered over **130 combined citations** across its key papers, underscoring its influence in robotics and virtual reality. Kamuro’s research addresses the fundamental challenge of achieving real-time sensation of presence at a distant location, allowing operators to interact naturally with remote environments through human-like neck movements and precise manipulation. His achievements include pioneering advancements in surrogate robotics that blur the line between human and machine perception, making him a notable figure in the telexistence community. For students and researchers, Kamuro’s work offers a compelling vision of how robotic surrogates can extend human capabilities, with profound implications for telemedicine, hazardous environment exploration, and immersive communication.