Yasunori Owada

National Institute of Information and Communications Technology

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Yasunori Owada is a leading researcher in wireless mesh networks, swarm robotics, and resilient communications for post-disaster management. His work focuses on deploying autonomous robotic systems that can rapidly establish communication infrastructure in environments where traditional networks have failed. His most cited paper, "Deployment of wireless mesh network using RSSI-based swarm robots" (2016, 9 citations), introduces a novel approach where robots use received signal strength indicators to self-organize into a functional mesh network without human intervention. Building on this, his "Generalized measuring-worm algorithm" (2016, 5 citations) enables high-accuracy mapping and coordinated movement among cooperating swarm robots, advancing the precision of autonomous exploration. More recently, his 2023 study on "Mobility-Aware Resource Allocation in IoRT Network for Post-Disaster Communications" (6 citations) employs parameterized reinforcement learning to dynamically allocate network resources in the Internet of Robotic Things, addressing the growing threat of climate-driven disasters. Owada’s work bridges robotics and wireless communications, offering practical solutions for emergency response. His contributions are particularly timely as natural disasters become more frequent, and his algorithms provide a foundation for future autonomous disaster-relief systems.