Anthony James Bautista

About

Anthony James Bautista is a pioneering researcher in agricultural and service robotics, with a focus on developing accessible, low-cost autonomous systems for real-world challenges. His major contributions include the creation of the ATLAS Robot, an open-source teaching tool for autonomous agricultural mobile robotics, and the development of an autonomous hand tractor platform tailored to Philippine farming operations—addressing labor shortages and low mechanization in the region. Bautista’s work on simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) has advanced affordable indoor service robots, while his innovative retrofitting of a remote-controlled boat into the amphibious FlOReS robot demonstrates his commitment to disaster response. His research, garnering over 30 citations, emphasizes practical, scalable solutions for food security, education, and flood resilience. Notably, Bautista has also pioneered a blended online and offline robotics learning program using low-cost mobile educational robots, making STEM education less intimidating and more accessible. His achievements reflect a dedication to bridging technology and societal needs, inspiring students and researchers to engage with robotics as a tool for sustainable development.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   ATLAS Robot:A Teaching Tool for Autonomous Agricultural Mobile Robotics

   10 citations · 2018
2. 2
   Application of Simultaneous Localization and Mapping in the Development of an Autonomous Robot

   9 citations · 2022
3. 3
   Development of an Autonomous Hand Tractor Platform for Philippine Agricultural Operations

   7 citations · 2018
4. 4
   Retrofitting a Commercially Available Remote Controlled Boat into an Amphibious Robot for Flood Operations Rescue Surveillance (FlOReS) Assistance

   3 citations · 2024
5. 5
   Blended Online and Offline Robotics Learning Program Using Low-Cost Mobile Educational Robot

   2 citations · 2020

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