Yuma Sasaki

Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Chuo University

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Yuma Sasaki is a robotics researcher specializing in intuitive human-machine interfaces and environmentally adaptive robotic manipulation. His work bridges the gap between assistive teleoperation and autonomous retail automation, with a focus on practical, real-world deployment. Sasaki’s early research introduced an EMG-based teleoperation interface for distance mobility, using surface electromyography signals from the lower limbs to control telepresence robots. This approach minimized interference from upper limb movements, offering a more natural and accessible control method for users with limited mobility—a contribution that has garnered foundational citations in assistive robotics. More recently, Sasaki has advanced mobile manipulation systems for retail automation, notably developing an environmentally independent system for product disposal in convenience stores. Unlike prior solutions reliant on markers or modified shelving, his system operates without environmental modifications, demonstrating robust performance in unstructured settings. This work, presented at the World Robot Summit, addresses a critical bottleneck in service robotics: adaptability to real-world clutter. With a growing citation footprint, Sasaki’s research is shaping the future of intuitive teleoperation and autonomous service robots, making him a notable emerging figure in human-robot interaction and field robotics.