Masahiro Tanaka
Papers
12
Total Citations
54
H-Index
5
About
Masahiro Tanaka is a robotics researcher whose work centers on autonomous mobile robots, sensor-based localization, and human-robot interaction. His major contributions lie in developing robust navigation and state estimation systems for mobile platforms operating in real-world environments, particularly those shared with pedestrians. Tanaka pioneered the use of depth sensors, such as the Kinect, for road condition detection, enabling safer autonomous navigation for mobile robots and mobility scooters. His research on particle filters and differential evolution has advanced the field of Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM), addressing critical challenges in initial position estimation and global localization using laser range scanners. Notably, his work on the "KoRo" project established a framework for controlling inverted pendulum robots, while his guiding robot deployed at a university library entrance demonstrates the practical application of these technologies. With over 50 citations across his most-cited papers, Tanaka’s research has provided foundational methods for robust sensor posture estimation and mobile object detection in crowded outdoor settings. His achievements include developing a unique robot platform based on the Segway RMP, which serves as a testbed for localization and navigation research, bridging the gap between theoretical algorithms and real-world deployment.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Robust parameter estimation of road condition by Kinect sensor10 citations · 2012
- 2Detection of Mobile Objects by Mixture PDF Model for Mobile Robots7 citations · 2012
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- 4Guiding robot at entrance hall of university library5 citations · 2017
- 5Localization of Segway RMP5 citations · 2011
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- 8Localization of a Moving Sensor by Particle Filters4 citations · 2007
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