Takashi Yokono

Title: Takashi Yokono: Inventor of Mobile Work Machine Control Technology.

Introduction

Takashi Yokono is an inventor associated with Geneva, Switzerland, and Caterpillar Sarl. His patent work focuses on systems for controlling mobile work machines, including technology that supports semi-autonomous operation.

Latest Patents

The provided information lists one patent for Yokono: “Systems, methods, and computer-program products to control semi-autonomous operation of a mobile work machine.” The invention describes activating steering assist when the machine’s approach angle and focus point meet specified conditions relative to a target line. Once steering assist is active, the system controls the machine’s travel in response to operator inputs made in the cab. Yokono is credited with 1 patent.

Career Highlights

Yokono’s listed patent reflects work on combining machine guidance with operator control. The technology is designed to help a mobile work machine follow a target line or contour while retaining operator input as part of its operation.

Collaborations

The provided information identifies Kensuke Tanaka and Yasumasa Hoshino as Yokono’s coworkers. Their names are associated with his professional context, though specific roles in the patent are not provided.

Conclusion

Takashi Yokono’s listed invention addresses semi-autonomous steering assistance for mobile work machines, combining target-line guidance with operator inputs.