Papers
66
Total Citations
1,158
H-Index
17
About
Shunichi Nozawa is a prominent robotics researcher whose work sits at the intersection of humanoid robotics, assistive technology, and autonomous manipulation. His research has made significant contributions to two major challenges of modern robotics: developing capable humanoid platforms for real-world deployment and enabling robots to assist in everyday human environments. Nozawa's most influential work addresses the societal urgency of aging populations, with his 2012 paper on home-assistant robots accumulating 185 citations, reflecting widespread recognition of its practical importance. He has been central to the development of high-performance humanoid robots, including JAXON — a life-sized platform designed for disaster relief — which has garnered 124 citations and stands as a landmark achievement in robust humanoid engineering. His research extends to sophisticated whole-body manipulation strategies, enabling humanoid robots to push and carry large, heavy objects through intelligent contact planning and dual-arm force control. Beyond ground robotics, Nozawa has explored aerial manipulation through transformable multi-link aerial robots capable of adaptive grasping. His cumulative body of work, spanning assistive domestic robots to disaster-response platforms and real-time master-slave control systems, demonstrates a consistent commitment to bridging the gap between laboratory robotics and practical, real-world application.
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Top Papers
- 1Home-Assistant Robot for an Aging Society185 citations · 2012
- 2Development of life-sized high-power humanoid robot JAXON for real-world use124 citations · 2015
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