Atsuo Takanishi
Atsuo Takanishi ( Japanese 高 西 淳 夫 , Takanishi Atsuo ; * 1956 ) is a Japanese robotics scientist and university professor. He is co-director of the Institute for Humanoid Robots at Waseda University in Tokyo and has been involved in research projects aimed at developing humanoid robots for more than 20 years .
His current research interests include a two-legged robotic litter (which enables paraplegic people to overcome stairs), generally two-legged robots and a flute-playing robot. He has also participated in Sony's adjusted entertainment robot Qrio cooperated.
Web links
- List of publications by Prof. Takanishi between 1995 and 2005
- Self-presentation on the institute's side
- Heise article on current research project
- Interview with Prof. Takanishi
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|---|---|
| SURNAME | Takanishi, Atsuo |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | 高 西 淳 夫 (Japanese) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Japanese robotics researcher |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1956 |