Hubo Cai

Purdue University West Lafayette

Papers

4

Total Citations

61

H-Index

3

About

Dr. Hubo Cai is a leading researcher at the intersection of robotics, computer vision, and construction automation. His work focuses on enabling autonomous construction robots to perceive, reason, and operate safely in complex, dynamic job sites. A central contribution is his development of enhanced visual SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) systems that integrate dynamic object segmentation and scene semantics, allowing robots to maintain accurate localization even amidst moving workers and equipment—a critical challenge for real-world deployment. His 2023 paper on this topic has already garnered 33 citations, reflecting its immediate impact. Dr. Cai has also pioneered spatial reasoning mechanisms for automated adaptive trajectory planning in ground penetrating radar surveys (15 citations) and unsupervised video object segmentation to further boost SLAM robustness. Most recently, his work on an ontology for on-site construction robot control using natural language instructions (2024) pushes toward intuitive human-robot co-working, aiming to alleviate labor shortages and improve safety. By bridging perception, planning, and human-robot interaction, Dr. Cai is shaping the future of intelligent, autonomous construction.

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H-Index
4
Papers
61
Total Citations
15
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Enhanced visual SLAM for construction robots by efficient integration of dynamic object segmentation and scene semantics
33 citations · 2023
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2023 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 3
🏛 Institutions: Purdue University West Lafayette

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