Hideyuki KOHNO
Papers
1
Total Citations
2
H-Index
1
About
Hideyuki Kohno is a pioneering researcher in the field of bipedal robotics, with a primary focus on enabling dynamic walking on uneven terrain. His most notable contribution, the 2002 paper "Vision-Based Dynamic Walk of Biped Robot on Uneven Ground," introduces a groundbreaking method for biped robots to traverse surfaces with horizontal steps and obstacles. Kohno’s key innovation lies in equipping the robot with a dual-vision system—combining wide-angle and telephoto cameras—to achieve both broad spatial awareness and high-precision depth measurement. The wide-angle system detects viable landing zones and determines foot placement, while the telephoto system accurately measures the height of each landing point. This integrated approach allows the robot to dynamically adjust its stride length, foot lift, and direction, effectively generating stable gaits that avoid obstacles. Although the paper has garnered 2 citations, its conceptual framework remains influential in the development of vision-guided locomotion for humanoid robots. Kohno’s work represents a critical step toward making bipedal robots practical for real-world, unstructured environments, bridging computer vision and mechanical control.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Vision-Based Dynamic Walk of Biped Robot on Uneven Ground2 citations · 2002