Yoshihiko Takahashi
Kanagawa Institute of Technology, Kanazawa Institute of Technology, Kanagawa University
Papers
54
Total Citations
539
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13
About
Yoshihiko Takahashi is a robotics researcher whose work centers on assistive and service robotics, with a particular focus on enhancing independence for individuals with physical disabilities. His most influential contributions lie in the development of power-assisted wheelchair robotics, where he pioneered inverse pendulum control systems that allow wheelchair users to navigate steps and curbs of up to 10 centimeters without assistance — a breakthrough documented across multiple highly cited studies accumulating over 100 citations combined. Takahashi's research extends beyond mobility, encompassing eating assist robots with intuitive human interfaces, laser pointer-operated robotic manipulators for bedridden users, and automated agricultural systems such as a tomato-picking robot. His 2008 contribution to the edited volume *Service Robot Applications* further cemented his standing as a thought leader in the broader service robotics community. A recurring theme throughout his body of work is the thoughtful design of human-robot interfaces that prioritize usability for people with severe disabilities. His later research into solar-powered wheelchair energy control systems reflects an evolving commitment to sustainable, independent mobility solutions — making him a significant figure in welfare-oriented robotics engineering.
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- 3Service Robot Applications30 citations · 2008
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- 9Energy Control System of Solar Powered Wheelchair16 citations · 2010
- 10Inverse pendulum controlled two wheel drive system16 citations · 2002