Yuichiro Nishida

National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology

Papers

Total Citations

H-Index

About

Yuichiro Nishida is a pioneering researcher in the field of home service robotics, with a particular focus on human-robot interaction and indoor localization systems. His most cited work, "Home robot service by ceiling ultrasonic locator and microphone array" (2006, 10 citations), introduces an innovative approach to mobile robot navigation in domestic environments. Nishida's key contribution lies in developing a system that integrates ceiling-mounted ultrasonic locators with microphone arrays, enabling robots to detect user calls and autonomously navigate to specific locations within a home. This work addresses critical challenges in assistive robotics, particularly for elderly or disabled individuals requiring in-home support. The system's design demonstrates Nishida's expertise in sensor fusion and spatial awareness, allowing robots to locate users through voice commands and move precisely to designated areas. While his citation count reflects the niche nature of this specialized research, his contributions have influenced subsequent developments in indoor robot positioning and voice-activated service robotics. Nishida's work represents an important step toward practical, user-friendly home assistance robots that can respond intuitively to human needs.