Yoshitaka Kasai
Papers
2
Total Citations
8
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2
About
Yoshitaka Kasai is a robotics researcher focused on human-robot interaction, particularly the development of robots capable of engaging in physical play like tag. His work bridges the gap between autonomous systems and teleoperation, aiming to create robots that can safely and dynamically interact with human players. Kasai’s major contribution includes designing a mobile robot that uses a laser range finder to autonomously chase, touch, and avoid obstacles during a game of tag, demonstrating a novel integration of real-time perception and collision-free navigation. His research also explores teleoperated play robots with semi-automatic features, enabling children with physical or mental limitations to participate in active games remotely. While his citation counts are modest—6 for his 2021 paper and 2 for his 2022 work—these numbers reflect the emerging nature of his field rather than a lack of impact. Kasai’s work is notable for its focus on inclusive play and the technical challenges of safe, interactive robotics, laying groundwork for future applications in assistive technology and entertainment robotics.
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- 2Development of a Teleoperated Play Tag Robot with Semi-Automatic Play2 citations · 2022