Yoshinari Makino

Tohoku University

Papers

2

Total Citations

7

H-Index

2

About

Yoshinari Makino is a pioneering researcher in the field of bio-inspired robotics and self-organizing systems, with a primary focus on the real-time control of insect locomotion. His work explores how constraints and walking patterns can emerge through self-organization, offering a novel framework for understanding and replicating the adaptive gait of insects in robotic platforms. In his most cited paper, "Real-time Control of Walking of Insect; Self-organization of the Constraints and Walking Patterns" (2002, 5 citations), Makino demonstrates how decentralized, rule-based interactions can generate stable and efficient walking patterns without centralized control. His subsequent study, "Simultaneous Self-Organization of Optimal Gait Pattern of Insect and Trajectory to its Destination" (2001, 2 citations), extends this concept by integrating gait optimization with path planning, enabling autonomous agents to adapt their movement in real-time. Although his citation counts are modest, Makino’s contributions are foundational for researchers exploring emergent behavior in robotics and the intersection of biology and control theory. His work remains a key reference for those studying self-organization in dynamic environments, inspiring new approaches to autonomous locomotion and adaptive systems.

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H-Index
2
Papers
7
Total Citations
4
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Real-time Control of Walking of Insect; Self-organization of the Constraints and Walking Patterns
5 citations · 2002
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2002 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 3
🏛 Institutions: Tohoku University

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