Shuro Nakajima
Papers
25
Total Citations
315
H-Index
10
About
Shuro Nakajima is a prominent robotics researcher specializing in mobile robot locomotion for rough and unstructured terrains. His work centers on the innovative design and control of leg-wheel hybrid robots — systems that combine the stability of legged locomotion with the efficiency of wheeled movement to achieve superior all-terrain mobility. Nakajima is best known for developing RT-Mover, a four-wheel-type mobile robot with a elegantly simple leg-wheel hybrid mechanism capable of traversing challenging outdoor environments while maintaining a level load-bearing platform — a critical feature for practical applications such as porter robots, personal mobility devices, and rescue systems. His most-cited paper on RT-Mover (2011, 66 citations) demonstrates the practical viability of this design philosophy. Beyond hardware innovation, Nakajima has made significant contributions to motion control and gait algorithms. His work on adaptive gaits — covering strategies for upward steps, trot and pace gaits, and integrated locomotion — enables robots to navigate unpredictable terrain without relying on external sensors. His 2005 motion control paper (58 citations) remains particularly influential in the field. Collectively, his research addresses real-world deployment challenges for robots in disaster response, construction, and assistive mobility, establishing him as a key contributor to practical rough-terrain robotics.
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- 3Concept of a novel four-wheel-type mobile robot for rough terrain, RT-Mover28 citations · 2009
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- 8The Motion Control Method for a Leg-wheel Robot on Unexplored Rough Terrains12 citations · 2004
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- 10Free Gait Algorithm with Two Returning Legs of a Leg-Wheel Robot10 citations · 2008