Y. Maikawa

Papers

Total Citations

449

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About

Y. Maikawa is a pioneering researcher in the field of robotics, with a focused expertise in autonomous systems for infrastructure inspection. Maikawa’s most significant contribution is the development of a mobile robot capable of navigating overhead power transmission lines without any human operator. This groundbreaking work, detailed in two highly cited papers from 1991 (garnering 240 and 209 citations respectively), introduced a full-scale functional model designed to automate the inspection of critical power line equipment. By creating a robot that could traverse these high-risk environments unattended, Maikawa directly addressed the dangers and inefficiencies of manual inspection, laying the foundational technology for modern power grid maintenance. This achievement not only demonstrates a profound impact on the field of field robotics but also represents a landmark in practical automation for the energy sector. Maikawa’s work remains a cornerstone reference for researchers developing autonomous inspection robots, with a combined citation count of nearly 450, underscoring its lasting influence on both robotics engineering and utility infrastructure management.