Tatsuya Ishikawa
The University of Tokyo, Toyo University, Mahindra University, RIKEN
Papers
15
Total Citations
231
H-Index
7
About
Tatsuya Ishikawa is a leading roboticist whose work centers on the design and control of high-power humanoid robots for real-world deployment, particularly in disaster response. His most significant contribution is the development of the JAXON series of life-sized humanoid robots, designed to match human physical performance in hostile environments. The foundational 2015 paper on JAXON has garnered 124 citations, establishing it as a key reference in the field. Ishikawa’s research addresses critical challenges in humanoid robotics, including weight-saving design for dynamic motions like jumping (JAXON3-P, 25 citations), impact mitigation for robust locomotion, and teleoperation under limited feedback. He has pioneered design methodologies that enhance mechanical strength, computational power, and heat management, enabling robots to operate in extreme conditions. His work on online master-slave footstep control (11 citations) and reactive bipedal walking against collisions (4 citations) demonstrates a focus on real-time, adaptive control. Ishikawa’s contributions are pivotal in advancing humanoid robots from lab prototypes to practical tools for search and rescue, showcasing a rare combination of mechanical ingenuity and control system sophistication.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Development of life-sized high-power humanoid robot JAXON for real-world use124 citations · 2015
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- 3Teleoperation of Autonomous Mobile Robot under Limited Feedback Information14 citations · 1998
- 4UTTORI United: Cooperative Team Play Based on Communication13 citations · 1999
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