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Yohei Kume is a leading researcher in the field of assistive robotics, with a primary focus on developing safe, practical robotic systems for nursing care and personal mobility. His major contributions center on the design, evaluation, and safety engineering of rise-assisting and transfer-assist robots, most notably the “Resyone®” and “Roboticbed®” systems. Kume’s work is pivotal in translating the conceptual framework of the international safety standard ISO 13482 into concrete, implementable protective measures, addressing the critical challenge of human-robot codependency in care settings. His most cited paper (14 citations) establishes foundational design and evaluation criteria for rise-assisting beds under this standard, while subsequent work (10 citations) advances specific safety technologies for risk reduction. Additionally, his research on the “Roboticbed®” system (8 citations) demonstrates a commitment to supporting self-reliant living through integrated bed-wheelchair solutions, validated by real-world trial use and risk assessment. Through these contributions, Kume has directly influenced the practical deployment of safer, more effective personal care robots, making him a key figure in bridging regulatory standards with tangible engineering solutions for an aging society.