Takashi Ogura
Papers
6
Total Citations
194
H-Index
4
About
Takashi Ogura is a pioneering roboticist whose work has been instrumental in advancing humanoid robot autonomy and software integration. His research focuses on motion generation, 3D walking systems, and integrated system software for humanoid robots, particularly for the HRP2 platform. Ogura's most impactful contribution is the development of a comprehensive humanoid motion generation system for daily life environments, which integrates high-level reasoning modules with runtime execution—a work that has garnered 110 citations. He also developed an autonomous 3D walking system that combines precise visual step recognition with a 3D footstep planner, achieving 40 citations for its practical approach to bipedal locomotion in complex environments. His foundational work on integrated system software for HRP2 (31 citations) established a framework that enables researchers across diverse fields to use humanoids as accessible research tools. Ogura's notable achievements include proposing a dynamics simulator-embedded robot brain and a behavior network acquisition system for whole-body humanoids, demonstrating his commitment to bridging simulation and real-world robotics. His contributions remain essential for students and researchers exploring humanoid autonomy and software architecture.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Humanoid motion generation system on HRP2-JSK for daily life environment110 citations · 2006
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- 3Integrated system software for HRP2 humanoid31 citations · 2004
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