Shen-Po Shiang
Papers
2
Total Citations
41
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2
About
Shen-Po Shiang’s research centers on computational geometry and robotics, with a focused expertise in collision detection for three-dimensional environments. His major contribution is the development of a novel, dual-ellipsoid approach that simultaneously leverages both the enclosing and enclosed ellipsoids of convex polyhedra. This method, first detailed in his 2001 paper, dramatically improves both the speed and accuracy of detecting potential collisions in graphical simulations compared to traditional single-bounding-ellipsoid techniques. His seminal 2002 work, "A novel collision detection method based on enclosed ellipsoid," refined this concept into a robust algorithm for convex polyhedra in 3D workspaces, achieving 27 citations and establishing a more precise framework for spatial interference checks. These foundational papers, with a combined 41 citations, are recognized for enabling more reliable and efficient real-time collision avoidance in robotic manipulation and computer graphics. Shiang’s innovation remains a key reference for researchers seeking computationally efficient yet geometrically faithful methods for proximity queries.
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Top Papers
- 1A novel collision detection method based on enclosed ellipsoid27 citations · 2002
- 2Fast and accurate collision detection based on enclosed ellipsoid14 citations · 2001