Takahiro Ikeda

About

Takahiro Ikeda is a robotics researcher whose work focuses on human-robot interaction, autonomous systems, and inspection robotics. His key contributions include developing semi-automatic visual support systems that use drones to assist teleoperated construction robots, improving operational efficiency while reducing operator mental load—a paper that has garnered 14 citations. Ikeda has also advanced gesture-based interfaces for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in factory settings, using pointing direction recognition and object detection to enable intuitive human-robot collaboration. In the domain of infrastructure inspection, he proposed a lightweight UAV-mounted manipulator for bridge hammering tests, addressing safety concerns in high-altitude inspections required by Japanese regulations. His additional work includes safety controllers based on control barrier functions and fovea-lens camera systems for human recognition in robotic applications. Ikeda’s research demonstrates a commitment to making robots more accessible, safer, and more effective in real-world environments, from construction sites to factories and aging infrastructure.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Semi-Automatic Visual Support System with Drone for Teleoperated Construction Robot

   14 citations · 2021
2. 2
   Gesture Interface and Transfer Method for AMR by Using Recognition of Pointing Direction and Object Recognition

   3 citations · 2023
3. 3
   UAV with Manipulator for Bridge Inspection

   3 citations · 2019
4. 4
   Safety controller based on control barrier functions using quasi-saturation function

   2 citations · 2023
5. 5
   Development on Fovea-Lens Camera System for Human Recognition in Robot System

   2 citations · 2022

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