Hongbiao Yang

Harbin Engineering University, Kagawa University

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Hongbiao Yang is a leading researcher in underwater robotics, with a primary focus on advancing vision-based navigation and propulsion systems for autonomous underwater vehicles. His most cited work, "Binocular vision-based underwater ranging methods" (2017, 16 citations), addresses the critical challenge of precise depth perception in aquatic environments. By developing a novel calibration method for binocular vision systems, Yang enabled underwater robots to achieve accurate ranging—a fundamental capability for tasks such as object avoidance, mapping, and manipulation in murky or unstructured underwater settings. This contribution directly supports the operational autonomy of robots like the spherical underwater robot (SUR III), which is the subject of his second major paper, "Hydrodynamic analysis of water-jet thrusters for the spherical underwater robot (SUR III)" (2017, 4 citations). In this work, Yang conducted a hydrodynamic analysis of water-jet thruster nozzles to optimize reaction thrust, enhancing the maneuverability and efficiency of compact underwater platforms. Together, these studies underscore Yang’s dual impact on both the perception and locomotion of underwater robots, bridging theoretical calibration with practical propulsion design. His research is foundational for engineers developing robust, vision-guided AUVs for marine exploration, inspection, and environmental monitoring.