Takayoshi MUTO
Papers
15
Total Citations
204
H-Index
9
About
Takayoshi Muto is a pioneering researcher in the field of teleoperated construction robotics, with a sustained focus on human-machine interfaces, master-slave control systems, and virtual reality integration for remote robotic operation. Over more than a decade of influential work, Muto has dedicated his research to solving one of the most critical challenges in construction automation: enabling operators to intuitively and effectively control heavy machinery from a safe distance, particularly in hazardous or disaster-stricken environments. His most celebrated contributions center on the development of bilateral telerobotics systems that combine hydraulically actuated construction robots—typically excavators equipped with grasping mechanisms—with multi-degree-of-freedom motion platforms and joystick interfaces. By incorporating 3-DOF and 6-DOF motion bases alongside virtual reality and stereo vision systems, Muto's work significantly advanced the sense of operator presence and realism during remote operations. His top-cited paper alone has garnered 43 citations, with a cumulative body of work exceeding 180 citations across ten key publications. Muto's research has had meaningful implications for disaster recovery and hazardous site remediation, demonstrating that sophisticated teleoperation systems can bridge the gap between human dexterity and the demanding physical realities of construction environments.
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- 2Master-Slave Control for Construction Robot Teleoperation33 citations · 2003
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- 5Master-Slave Control for Tele-Operation Construction Robot System.15 citations · 2000
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- 8Master-Slave Control for a Tele-Operation System of Construction Robot10 citations · 2002
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