Tokuji Okada
Papers
13
Total Citations
147
H-Index
5
About
Tokuji Okada has pioneered the development of versatile mobile robots capable of navigating complex environments, with a particular focus on in-pipe inspection and hybrid locomotion systems. His most influential work, the steerable wheel-type in-pipe robot (2005, 54 citations), established foundational methods for path planning and locomotion within constrained pipe networks, enabling robots to traverse curved surfaces and avoid obstacles. Okada's major contributions extend to the PEOPLER series of hybrid robots, which seamlessly switch between walking and rolling locomotion, as demonstrated in his 2009 study (31 citations) analyzing motion transitions for the PEOPLER-II platform. His research portfolio also includes early innovations in optical distance sensing for robots (1982, 23 citations), showcasing his long-standing impact on robotic perception. Notable achievements include the development of articulated multi-vehicle systems for pipeline monitoring (1994) and a "scrollic" gripper for firm 3D grasping (1995), reflecting his breadth across mobility, manipulation, and sensing. With over 140 cumulative citations across his most-cited works, Okada's contributions continue to influence modern robotics research in pipe inspection, hybrid locomotion, and autonomous navigation.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Development of a steerable, wheel-type, in-pipe robot and its path planning54 citations · 2005
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- 3Development of an Optical Distance Sensor for Robots23 citations · 1982
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- 7On the design of a 'scrollic' gripper for firm 3D grasping4 citations · 1995
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- 10Circular trajectory simulation analysis of a rotating four-legged robot3 citations · 2008