Kiyoshi Hamaguchi

National Institute of Information and Communications Technology

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Kiyoshi Hamaguchi is a researcher in swarm robotics and wireless mesh networking, known for pioneering the integration of autonomous robot teams with adaptive communication infrastructures. His most-cited work, "Deployment of wireless mesh network using RSSI-based swarm robots" (2016, 9 citations), introduced a novel method where robots use received signal strength indicators (RSSI) to self-deploy and optimize wireless mesh networks in unknown environments—a critical advance for disaster response and remote sensing. Building on this, his "Generalized measuring-worm algorithm: high-accuracy mapping and movement via cooperating swarm robots" (2016, 5 citations) developed a bio-inspired coordination strategy that enables robots to achieve precise mapping and locomotion through collective, worm-like gaits. Though citation counts are modest, these contributions are foundational in demonstrating how simple, local sensor data can drive complex, decentralized swarm behaviors. Hamaguchi’s work bridges theoretical swarm intelligence with practical, deployable systems, offering scalable solutions for autonomous network establishment and environmental exploration. His research continues to inspire new approaches in robot-assisted communication and cooperative mapping.