Oscar C. Barawid
Papers
8
Total Citations
289
H-Index
5
About
Oscar C. Barawid is a pioneering researcher in agricultural robotics, with a focus on autonomous navigation and robot farming systems. His most influential work, "Development of an Autonomous Navigation System using a Two-dimensional Laser Scanner in an Orchard Application" (2006), has garnered 177 citations, establishing him as a key figure in precision agriculture. Barawid’s major contributions include the development of crawler-type robot tractors guided by GPS and IMU sensors, enabling autonomous operation in complex orchard and field environments. He also advanced multi-robot farming systems, demonstrating the coordinated use of robot tractors for rice, wheat, and soybean cultivation in Japan. His research on calibration methods for 2D laser scanners further improved sensor accuracy for robotic vehicles. Barawid’s work has significantly impacted agricultural automation, reducing labor demands and increasing efficiency. His achievements include creating low-cost, small-scale electronic robot vehicles for real-time orchard applications, showcasing practical solutions for sustainable farming. With over 280 total citations, Barawid’s innovations continue to inspire advancements in autonomous agricultural machinery.
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Top Papers
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- 2Robot Farming System Using Multiple Robot Tractors in Japan Agriculture46 citations · 2011
- 3Development of Crawler-Type Robot Tractor based on GPS and IMU32 citations · 2010
- 4Autonomous Navigation System of Crawler-Type Robot Tractor19 citations · 2011
- 5Robot Farming System Using Multiple Robot Tractors in Japan6 citations · 2011
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- 8Automatic Steering System for Electronic Robot Vehicle2 citations · 2011