Thiago Rodrigues Garcia

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Thiago Rodrigues Garcia is a robotics researcher focused on the intersection of computer vision and autonomous systems, with particular expertise in sentinel robot design and real-time tracking algorithms. His most cited work, "Project of a Sentinel Robot Controlled with a Tracking Algorithm" (2022), demonstrates a novel integration of Google's MediaPipe framework with motor control systems to create a two-degree-of-freedom robotic platform capable of autonomous person tracking through pixel-based position control. This contribution addresses critical challenges in surveillance robotics by enabling intuitive human-robot interaction—users simply indicate a target person, and the prototype automatically maintains visual lock. While his citation count remains modest at 2, the work represents a practical application of lightweight machine learning models for embedded robotics, potentially influencing cost-effective security solutions. Garcia's approach of combining accessible AI frameworks with mechanical control systems suggests a research trajectory toward democratizing advanced robotic capabilities. His work holds particular relevance for students and engineers exploring low-cost autonomous surveillance systems, human-robot collaboration, or the integration of pose estimation algorithms into real-time control loops.