Tadahiro Hyakudome
Papers
4
Total Citations
20
H-Index
2
About
Tadahiro Hyakudome is a leading figure in deep-sea robotics, whose work has significantly advanced autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) technology for scientific exploration and resource discovery. His research centers on the design, control, and application of AUVs capable of operating at extreme ocean depths. Hyakudome’s major contributions include the development of the "MR-X1," a compact, highly maneuverable AUV shaped like a fish head, capable of diving to 4,200 meters. He pioneered the use of linear matrix inequalities for robust motion control, ensuring stable and precise navigation in challenging underwater environments. His work has been instrumental in applying sonar technology to AUVs for natural resource exploration, particularly for rare earth elements critical to modern electronics. With key papers accumulating over 20 citations, Hyakudome’s research at JAMSTEC has laid the groundwork for next-generation deep-sea exploration robots, directly impacting marine science and the sustainable extraction of seafloor minerals.
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Top Papers
- 1A deep sea AUV "MR-X1" for scientific work9 citations · 2003
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- 3Deep-Sea Exploration Robots and Elemental Technologies of JAMSTEC2 citations · 2021
- 4Natural Resource Exploration With Sonar on Underwater Vehicle2 citations · 2012