Allen R. Hanson
Papers
21
Total Citations
243
H-Index
10
About
Allen R. Hanson has made foundational contributions to computer vision and mobile robotics, with a particular focus on cooperative, panoramic vision systems for autonomous navigation and human-robot interaction. His work pioneered the use of omnidirectional and panoramic virtual stereo vision for multi-robot teams, enabling dynamic mutual calibration, view planning, and real-time 3D localization of moving objects—critical for applications like emergency response and human protection. Hanson’s research on the Panoramic Annular Lens (PAL) camera system advanced geometrically accurate, wide-field sensing for mobile platforms. His early experiments in autonomous navigation and tactile recognition by probing laid groundwork for model-based object identification and goal-oriented robot movement. Among his most cited works, “Panoramic virtual stereo vision of cooperative mobile robots for localizing 3D moving objects” (2002) has garnered 58 citations, reflecting its lasting influence. Additional notable contributions include studies on trackability as a cue for obstacle identification and mosaic-based 3D scene representation. Through projects like the UMASS Mobile Robot Project, Hanson addressed real-time challenges in communication, data storage, and perception for unmanned ground vehicles, shaping the trajectory of intelligent, vision-guided robotics.
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Top Papers
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- 2Tactile recognition by probing: identifying a polygon on a plane18 citations · 1986
- 3Experiments in autonomous navigation16 citations · 2002
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- 7Keeping smart, omnidirectional eyes on you13 citations · 2004
- 8Mosaic-based 3D scene representation and rendering12 citations · 2006
- 9ISR3: communication and data storage for an unmanned ground vehicle11 citations · 2002
- 10Towards autonomous mobile robot navigation11 citations · 1989