Yuya Onozuka
Papers
3
Total Citations
29
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3
About
Yuya Onozuka is a roboticist whose research focuses on autonomous navigation and assistive mobility systems for challenging environments. His work addresses two critical areas: enabling robots to navigate without relying on expensive high-definition maps, and developing wheelchairs that can overcome architectural barriers like stairs. In his most cited paper (14 citations), Onozuka introduced an autonomous mobile robot navigation system that uses a "driving recommendation map" to follow roads without precise localization, significantly reducing maintenance costs and simplifying deployment in unknown outdoor settings. His equally impactful contributions to assistive technology include the development of an inverted-pendulum-type robotic wheelchair capable of climbing stairs. Through two influential papers (8 and 7 citations), Onozuka demonstrated how dynamic equilibrium control allows this wheelchair to ascend and descend stairs safely, addressing a critical mobility gap for elderly and disabled individuals. His work bridges practical autonomy with real-world accessibility challenges, offering cost-effective solutions that could transform both service robotics and personal mobility.
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