Papers
17
Total Citations
97
H-Index
6
About
Masamitsu Kurisu is a leading figure in rescue and field robotics, with a career dedicated to developing robotic systems that operate in the most challenging environments—from collapsed rubble to abandoned mines. His core research spans manipulation control, autonomous navigation, and 3D mapping for disaster response. Kurisu’s foundational work on pushing operations and mobile manipulator trajectory planning (with papers accumulating over 20 citations) established key control principles for robots interacting with objects in unstructured settings. He made a significant impact on urban search and rescue (USAR) by pioneering the development of laser range finders and calibration methods (using genetic algorithms) to build 3D maps of rubble, enabling teleoperated robots to effectively search for victims. His contributions extend to autonomous construction machinery, such as a wheel loader capable of scooping rock piles using a disturbance observer, and to the development of a hexapod robot teleoperation platform. Notably, Kurisu led a field experiment verifying a robotic exploration system for abandoned lignite mines, addressing critical infrastructure risks. With over 70 combined citations, his work directly bridges theoretical control and practical deployment, making him a key innovator in life-saving and hazardous-environment robotics.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Tracking control for an object in pushing operation13 citations · 1997
- 2In-Rubble Robot System for USAR Under Debris10 citations · 2009
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- 4Trajectory Planning and Dynamic Control of a Mobile Manipulator.9 citations · 1996
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- 7Calibration of laser range finder with a genetic algorithm6 citations · 2007
- 8Tracking control for an object in pushing operation6 citations · 1997
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