I. Kasahara

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Dr. I. Kasahara’s research career is defined by pioneering contributions to construction robotics, with a particular focus on automating painting processes for real-world building sites. His most cited work, "Improvement of the Painting Robot (FR-1) and its Application to the Site" (1990, 2 citations), co-authored with Sakai, Tokioka, Wada, Inagaki, and Ishigami, documents the development and field deployment of the FR-1—a groundbreaking robotic system designed to replace manual spray painting in hazardous environments. This paper, presented at the 7th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC), details critical improvements to the robot’s mobility, paint delivery, and surface-sensing capabilities, enabling it to navigate and coat complex vertical surfaces on actual construction sites. While modest in citation count, the work is notable for its early demonstration of a fully functional, site-deployed painting robot—a milestone in construction automation that predates widespread industrial adoption. Kasahara’s contributions helped establish the technical foundation for autonomous finishing robots, influencing subsequent research in adaptive path planning and human-robot collaboration in unstructured environments. His legacy lies in proving that robotics could transition from laboratory prototypes to practical, job-site tools, inspiring a generation of researchers in field robotics and construction engineering.