Teruaki Ito
Papers
12
Total Citations
57
H-Index
5
About
Teruaki Ito’s research bridges robotics, human-computer interaction, and biomedical engineering, with a focus on enhancing remote communication and physical manipulation. He is best known for developing the **ARM-COMS (ARm-Supported Embodied Communication Monitor System)**, a robotic display that mimics human head motions—such as nodding—to improve presence and entrainment in remote interactions. His work on **master-slave robotic arm manipulation** using data gloves (9 citations) and **hand gesture-based control of personalized avatar robots** (6 citations) demonstrates his commitment to intuitive, human-centered interfaces. In the biomedical domain, Ito pioneered the **integration of CAD/CAM into CNC dental wire bending** (8 citations), replacing traditional hand-made orthodontic wire bending with automated precision. He also explored **motion control algorithms for entrainment enhancement** (9 citations) and **local interaction in head-motion-based robot control** (3 citations). With over 50 citations across his top papers, Ito’s contributions advance both practical robotics and the theory of embodied communication, making his work valuable for researchers in human-robot interaction, telepresence, and medical automation.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1S121013 Master-slave robotic arm manipulation for communication robot9 citations · 2011
- 2Motion Control Algorithm of ARM-COMS for Entrainment Enhancement9 citations · 2016
- 3Integration of CAD/CAM in developing the CNC dental wire bending machine8 citations · 2018
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- 5Route Planning Wizard: Basic Concept and Its Implementation6 citations · 2002
- 6ARM-COMS: ARm-Supported eMbodied COmmunication Monitor System4 citations · 2013
- 7Introduction of local interaction to head-motion based robot control3 citations · 2018
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