Takatoshi Ueno
Papers
7
Total Citations
54
H-Index
5
About
Takatoshi Ueno stands as a pioneering figure in construction robotics, whose career spanning from the early 1980s through the late 1990s helped establish automation as a transformative force in the building industry. Working primarily within the Japanese construction sector, Ueno's research focused on developing practical robotic systems to improve safety, efficiency, and precision on construction sites. His 1986 work on construction robots for site automation, his most-cited contribution with 14 citations, laid important groundwork for the field at a time when such technologies were genuinely novel. Equally significant was his 1988 research introducing innovative systems like the "Mighty Shackle Ace" remote-control clamp for steel erection and the "FLATKN" concrete slab finishing robot, demonstrating his commitment to real-world engineering solutions. Among his earliest contributions, a 1984 paper on spray robots for fireproof cover work helped inaugurate the International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC), a landmark event he remained connected to for decades. His 1998 state-of-the-art review of Japanese construction automation reflects a career dedicated to advancing and documenting an entire discipline's progress.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Construction Robots for Site Automation14 citations · 1986
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- 3Development of Spray Robot for Fireproof Cover Work10 citations · 1984
- 4Construction Robotics in Japan8 citations · 1984
- 5Automation and Robotics in Construction in Japan - State of the Art5 citations · 1998
- 6Study on a Robotic System for Pavement Cutting Work4 citations · 1988
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