Naoya Hatakeyama
Olympus (Japan), Tokyo Polytechnic University, Polytechnic University, University of Toyama
Papers
9
Total Citations
91
H-Index
5
About
Naoya Hatakeyama is a robotics and control systems researcher whose work has made meaningful contributions to the field of autonomous mobile robot locomotion, with a particular focus on wheeled inverted pendulum systems. His research centers on developing sophisticated motion control techniques that harness the inherent instability of inverted pendulums — rather than simply counteracting it — as a productive control factor for achieving high-speed, dynamic movement. A recurring theme across his most influential publications is the application of zero dynamics theory to enable rapid, robust locomotion in two-wheeled robotic platforms, a novel approach that distinguishes his work from conventional stabilization methods. Hatakeyama's most-cited paper, "Movement Control of Two-Wheeled Inverted Pendulum Robots Considering Robustness" (2008), has garnered 27 citations, reflecting sustained interest from the robotics community in his robust control frameworks. Alongside a productive cluster of related publications from 2006 to 2008, his cumulative citation count underscores his influence during a formative period in mobile robot control research. More recently, he has expanded his scope to include UAV positioning systems, demonstrating versatility through his 2018 work on omnidirectional camera-based measurement using identification markers. Hatakeyama's research offers valuable foundations for engineers and students working on balance control, nonlinear dynamics, and autonomous robotics.
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Top Papers
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- 2High-Speed Motion Control of Wheeled Inverted Pendulum Robots17 citations · 2007
- 3Movement Control Using Zero Dynamics of Two-wheeled Inverted Pendulum Robot16 citations · 2008
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- 7High-speed motion control of inverted pendulum robots4 citations · 2006
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