Papers
5
Total Citations
86
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3
About
K. Uehara is a pioneering researcher in human-robot cooperation and assistive robotics, with a career spanning two decades of impactful work. Their primary research areas include manipulator/vehicle systems, human intention-based control, and robotic navigation aids for individuals with visual impairments. Uehara’s major contributions began with foundational work on control algorithms for manipulator systems that enable safe, cooperative handling of heavy objects alongside human operators—a critical advancement for industrial and assistive applications. Their 2003 paper on center of gravity control for manipulator/vehicle systems (46 citations) remains a key reference in ensuring robot stability during human-robot collaboration. More recently, Uehara has focused on accessibility robotics, developing the WanderGuide system (2025, 12 citations), which provides map-less, conversational guidance for blind users during recreational exploration. This work, along with the Memory-Maze benchmark for visual language navigation, demonstrates a shift toward socially impactful applications that empower vulnerable populations. Uehara’s research consistently bridges mechanical control theory with real-world human needs, making their work essential reading for students interested in assistive robotics, human-robot interaction, and intelligent navigation systems.
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Top Papers
- 1Manipulator/vehicle system for man-robot cooperation46 citations · 2003
- 2Manipulator for man-robot cooperation24 citations · 2002
- 3WanderGuide: Indoor Map-less Robotic Guide for Exploration by Blind People12 citations · 2025
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