Yoshihiro Takita
Papers
30
Total Citations
310
H-Index
8
About
Yoshihiro Takita is a robotics researcher whose work spans bio-inspired locomotion, autonomous mobile systems, and advanced vehicle control. He is perhaps best known for his pioneering contributions to snake-like robotic locomotion, developing innovative control frameworks that allow articulated robots to navigate complex, uneven terrain by exploiting obstacles as natural supports — mirroring strategies observed in biological snakes. His 2007 paper on adaptive locomotion using curvature derivatives has garnered 81 citations, establishing it as a landmark contribution to the field, while his continuum-modeling approach to 3D snake-like movement (43 citations) provided a mathematically elegant foundation for subsequent research. Takita has also explored unconventional actuation, proposing a fluid-driven, electricity-free snake propulsion mechanism that broadens the possibilities for robust field robotics. Beyond bio-inspired systems, his research extends to wheeled mobile robots capable of stair-climbing, LIDAR-based high-precision localization, and autonomous navigation in real-world pedestrian environments through Japan's Tsukuba Challenge. His early work on Sensor Steering Mechanisms for lateral-guided vehicles further demonstrates the breadth of his engineering expertise. Across more than two decades, Takita's research has consistently bridged theoretical modeling and practical implementation, making him a versatile and impactful figure in mobile robotics.
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Top Papers
- 1Adaptive locomotion of a snake like robot based on curvature derivatives81 citations · 2007
- 2Control of 3D Snake-Like Locomotive Mechanism Based on Continuum Modeling43 citations · 2005
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- 4High Precision Localization of Mobile Robot Using LIDAR Intensity of Surface15 citations · 2013
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- 8Real World Experiments of Autonomus Mobile Robot Smart Dump10 citations · 2012
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