Masaaki Shibata

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Masaaki Shibata has made pioneering contributions at the intersection of vision-based control and robotic prosthetics, fundamentally advancing how robots perceive and interact with moving targets. His core research spans visual servoing, active stereo vision, and motion control for robotic systems, with a particular emphasis on enabling robots to track moving objects without delay or complex calibration. Shibata’s work on non-delayed visual tracking and image-based control methods—garnering over 30 citations for his foundational 2009 paper—has provided practical solutions for hand-eye robots and mobile platforms, eliminating the need for precise 3D position estimation. Notably, his 2019 study on a robotic hip-disarticulation prosthesis, with 25 citations, represents a landmark achievement as the first application of robotics to this challenging amputation level, demonstrating improved gait stability and opening new avenues for assistive technology. His earlier research on impact force suppression for biped robots further showcases his versatility in addressing dynamic stability. With more than 130 total citations across his most influential works, Shibata’s legacy lies in bridging theoretical control methods with real-world robotic systems, from manufacturing to rehabilitation, inspiring future innovations in autonomous and assistive robotics.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Vision‐based motion control for robotic systems

   32 citations · 2009
2. 2
   Robotic hip-disarticulation prosthesis: evaluation of prosthetic gaits in a non-amputee individual

   25 citations · 2019
3. 3
   Image-based visual tracking for moving targets with active stereo vision robot

   20 citations · 2006
4. 4
   Visual tracking of a moving object using a stereo vision robot

   11 citations · 2008
5. 5
   Feature-based visual target following for a nonholonomic wheeled mobile robot with a single camera

   10 citations · 2010
6. 6
   Non-delayed visual tracking of hand-eye robot for a moving target object

   8 citations · 2009
7. 7
   A Visual Tracking Method for a Moving Object Using Stereo Vision Robot

   8 citations · 2007
8. 8
   A Control Technique for 3D Object Tracking on Active Stereo Vision Robot

   8 citations · 2005
9. 9
   Visual Tracking of a Hand–Eye Robot for a Moving Target Object with Multiple Feature Points: Translational Motion Compensation Approach

   6 citations · 2011
10. 10
    Impact Force Suppression for Redundant Legged Biped Robot Based on Unified Decoupling Control Method

    6 citations · 2003

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