Nobuaki Kobayashi
Seikei University, Kanazawa Institute of Technology, Nihon University
Papers
11
Total Citations
74
H-Index
5
About
Nobuaki Kobayashi is a robotics and control systems researcher whose work spans two interconnected domains: vision-based robot tracking and advanced control theory. His most influential contribution, "Image-based visual tracking for moving targets with active stereo vision robot" (2006, 20 citations), introduced a novel calibration-free method for tracking moving objects using active stereo vision, enabling real-time 3D velocity estimation in camera coordinate frames — a significant advancement for autonomous robotic systems. This work was further developed through subsequent publications on stereo vision tracking that addressed the persistent challenge of eliminating tracking delay in visual servoing applications. Alongside his vision research, Kobayashi has made notable theoretical contributions in control design, particularly through his development of Internal Model Control (IMC) frameworks enhanced with LQR and H∞ techniques. These methods have been applied practically to robot manipulators, two-finger grasping systems, and teleoperation platforms, demonstrating his commitment to bridging theory and real-world robotics. His work on linear functional observers for unknown input systems further reflects expertise in robust state estimation and disturbance attenuation. With a cumulative body of work earning over 70 citations, Kobayashi's research offers valuable tools for engineers and students working at the intersection of control theory, robot manipulation, and computer vision.
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- 3Visual tracking of a moving object using a stereo vision robot11 citations · 2008
- 4A Visual Tracking Method for a Moving Object Using Stereo Vision Robot8 citations · 2007
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