Shin Itami

National Institute of Technology

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Total Citations

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About

Shin Itami is a robotics researcher whose work centers on swarm robotics, pheromone-based communication, and position measurement systems for compact robot platforms. His most notable contribution is the development of a desktop swarm robot system that mimics biological pheromone communication, enabling coordinated multi-robot behavior for industrial and educational applications. Itami’s research addresses critical challenges in synchronizing host PCs with small robots, particularly improving time-shared measurement techniques to enhance system reliability and accuracy. While his most-cited paper has garnered 2 citations, his work represents foundational steps in creating accessible, scalable swarm platforms that can operate in constrained environments. Itami’s achievements include advancing the practical deployment of swarm systems, bridging the gap between theoretical swarm intelligence and real-world robotics. His research is particularly relevant for students and engineers interested in low-cost, decentralized robotic systems, offering insights into how simple communication rules can produce complex group behaviors.

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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Development of the compact swarm robot system based on pheromone communication — An improvement approach for position measurement system
2 citations · 2017
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2017 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 5
🏛 Institutions: National Institute of Technology

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