Papers
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Total Citations
318
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About
Miki Sato is a pioneering researcher in the field of cloud networked robotics and human-robot interaction, with a particular focus on assistive technologies for elderly and disabled populations. Her seminal 2012 paper, "Cloud Networked Robotics" (167 citations), established a new research paradigm by proposing an infrastructure that abstracts robotic devices to provide seamless, continuous support across various locations—a foundational concept that has shaped modern cloud robotics. She further advanced this vision through the development of the Ubiquitous Network Robot Platform (UNR-PF), a common infrastructure enabling continuous daily robotic services. Sato's work has had significant real-world impact, particularly in healthcare and rehabilitation. Her 2020 study on using the Pepper humanoid robot for rehabilitation care in older patients with schizophrenia and/or dementia (50 citations) demonstrated the therapeutic potential of social robots, while her earlier development of the auditory system for the PaPeRo personal robot (22 citations) addressed critical challenges in human-robot communication, including noise cancellation and speech recognition. Through her innovative integration of cloud computing, networking, and robotics, Sato has been instrumental in creating practical, scalable solutions that enhance quality of life for vulnerable populations, establishing her as a key figure in socially assistive robotics.
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- 1Cloud networked robotics167 citations · 2012
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- 4Auditory System in a Personal Robot, PaPeRo22 citations · 2006
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- 6Scenario and design process of childcare robot PaPeRo11 citations · 2006
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