Yasuhito SHIOTA
Papers
9
Total Citations
84
H-Index
5
About
Yasuhito Shiota’s research lies at the intersection of human-robot interaction and social navigation, with a central focus on developing robots that can move naturally and safely alongside people. His pioneering work on avoidance and passing motions—how a robot should maneuver when approaching a human—is grounded in experimental studies of human behavior. In his most-cited paper, “The mobile robot which passes a man” (31 citations), Shiota constructed an algorithm based on observed human passing patterns, enabling a robot to replicate this subtle social choreography. He further refined these ideas through subjective evaluations of robot motion, aiming for “human-friendly” movement that feels familiar and safe. Beyond navigation, Shiota explored soft robotics with electromagnetic actuators designed for compliance, and even ventured into socially engaging robots, such as the “GAME-ROBOT” that could play with humans while maintaining psychological comfort. His work on a self-aided manipulator for bed-ridden patients also highlights a commitment to assistive technology. With a career spanning foundational studies in human avoidance behavior to practical robot implementations, Shiota’s contributions have shaped how robots learn to move in human spaces—a critical step toward truly collaborative machines.
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Top Papers
- 1The mobile robot which passes a man31 citations · 2002
- 2Analysis of human avoidance motion for application to robot16 citations · 2002
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- 4Basic study on avoidance motions for human behaviors8 citations · 2002
- 5Mobile Robot's Passing Motion Algorithm Based on Subjective Evaluation.7 citations · 2000
- 6A electromagnetic actuator for a robot working with a man4 citations · 2002
- 7GAME-ROBOT prepared for avoidance motion3 citations · 2002
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