Yohei Akazawa
Papers
2
Total Citations
6
H-Index
2
About
Yohei Akazawa is a robotics researcher whose early work focused on the development of fully autonomous humanoid robots, particularly for competitive environments like the RoboCup. His key contributions include the design and specification of TeamOSAKA’s kid-size humanoid robot, detailed in his 2007 paper (4 citations), which featured 20 degrees of freedom, omnidirectional vision, and advanced sensor integration for real-time balance and perception. This work laid foundational hardware and software frameworks for agile, soccer-playing robots. Additionally, his 2005 paper on the “VisiON NEXTA” platform (2 citations) explored autonomous locomotion and sensing, contributing to the broader field of bipedal robotics. While his citation counts are modest, Akazawa’s impact is evident in the practical engineering of compact, sensor-rich humanoids that pushed the boundaries of real-world autonomy and team coordination. His achievements highlight the importance of integrating mechanical design with robust control systems, offering valuable insights for students and researchers interested in humanoid robotics, sensor fusion, and competitive multi-agent systems.
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Top Papers
- 1TeamOSAKA A (Kid size) Team Description Paper4 citations · 2007
- 2VisiON NEXTA: Fully autonomous humanoid robot2 citations · 2005