Yoshihiro Nitta
Papers
3
Total Citations
16
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2
About
Yoshihiro Nitta is a researcher dedicated to advancing post-disaster structural safety through innovative robotic inspection systems. His primary research areas include structural health monitoring, damage assessment, and the application of unmanned aerial vehicles for infrastructure inspection. Nitta’s major contribution lies in developing practical, robot-assisted methodologies for evaluating nonstructural components—particularly ceiling elements—which are often overlooked yet critical in earthquake-prone buildings. His most cited work, "The Visual Inspection Methodology for Ceiling Utilizing the Blimp" (2017, 9 citations), introduces a blimp robot equipped with a Wi-Fi camera to capture damage images in hard-to-reach gymnasium ceilings, offering a safer, more efficient alternative to manual inspection. Earlier foundational studies, such as "Damage Assessment Methodology for Nonstructural Components with Inspection Robot" (2013, 5 citations) and "Development of the damage assessment methodology for ceiling elements" (2012, 2 citations), established the integration of smart sensor boards with inspection robots for automated damage detection and localization. Though his citation counts are modest, Nitta’s work represents a pioneering step toward scalable, low-cost robotic inspection systems that enhance resilience in urban infrastructure. His research is particularly valuable for students and engineers seeking practical solutions for post-earthquake safety assessments.
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- 1The Visual Inspection Methodology for Ceiling Utilizing the Blimp9 citations · 2017
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- 3Development of the damage assessment methodology for ceiling elements2 citations · 2012