Katsunari Sato
Papers
7
Total Citations
208
H-Index
5
About
Katsunari Sato is a pioneering robotics researcher whose work sits at the intersection of telexistence, haptic sensing, and human-robot interaction. Best known for his contributions to the TELESAR series of anthropomorphic surrogate robots, Sato has helped advance the field of telexistence — the technology that enables humans to experience a convincing sense of presence in remote environments through robotic avatars. His landmark 2012 paper on TELESAR V, which introduced a dexterous robot designed to transfer bodily consciousness to a remote operator, has accumulated 93 citations and remains one of the most recognized works in the field. Beyond telexistence, Sato has made significant strides in haptic sensing technology, developing vision-based finger-shaped sensors capable of measuring three-dimensional force vector fields — work that has garnered 43 citations and holds clear implications for dexterous robotic manipulation. His broader research portfolio spans teleoperation systems with haptic feedback, electrotactile displays, and innovative master hand devices like MeisterGRIP. Across these contributions, Sato has consistently worked toward the ambitious goal of seamlessly blending human perception with robotic embodiment, making him a notable figure in next-generation human-robot interface research.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Design of TELESAR V for transferring bodily consciousness in telexistence93 citations · 2012
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- 3TELESAR V39 citations · 2012
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- 6Development of grip-type master hand “MeisterGRIP”4 citations · 2009
- 7Integration of Electrotactile and Force Displays for Telexistence2 citations · 2010