Katsumi Yohino

Shimane Institute for Industrial Technology

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Katsumi Yohino is a robotics researcher whose work focuses on advancing industrial automation, particularly for high-mix low-volume production environments. His key research areas include robot control systems, offline programming, and manufacturing cell efficiency. Yohino’s major contribution lies in developing a robot controller that dramatically reduces teaching time—a critical bottleneck in flexible manufacturing. By enabling easy offline teaching, his system allows robots to be reprogrammed without lengthy production stoppages, directly addressing the efficiency challenges of modern, customizable production lines. His most-cited paper, "A robot controller for a working cell" (2017), has garnered 3 citations, serving as a foundational reference for researchers and engineers seeking to streamline robot deployment in small-batch manufacturing. While his citation count reflects a focused, applied contribution rather than broad theoretical impact, Yohino’s work has practical significance for industries requiring rapid reconfiguration of robotic work cells. His achievements underscore the importance of user-friendly interfaces in bridging the gap between advanced robotics and real-world manufacturing constraints, making him a notable figure in the niche of production cell automation.