Widodo Budiharto

About

Widodo Budiharto is an Indonesian robotics and artificial intelligence researcher whose work centers on intelligent autonomous systems, humanoid robots, computer vision, and human-robot interaction. Over more than a decade of prolific research, he has made significant contributions to the development of robots capable of navigating complex real-world environments, with early work on adaptive neuro-fuzzy controllers and Bayesian obstacle avoidance systems laying the groundwork for increasingly sophisticated platforms. His 2015 paper on neural network-driven surveillance robots (44 citations) and his stereo vision-based obstacle avoidance research (34 citations) established him as a leading voice in autonomous mobile robotics. Budiharto's EduRobot project (43 citations) demonstrated a compelling vision for humanoid robots as educational companions, while his subsequent work integrating deep learning-based question answering systems (33 citations) and Indonesian natural language processing pushed the boundaries of human-robot communication. Notably, much of his research addresses challenges specific to Indonesia, including disaster response and counter-terrorism applications. With a cumulative body of work exceeding 280 citations across diverse robotics domains, Budiharto represents a vital bridge between cutting-edge AI research and socially impactful, context-aware engineering solutions.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Intelligent Surveillance Robot with Obstacle Avoidance Capabilities Using Neural Network

   44 citations · 2015
2. 2
   EduRobot: Intelligent Humanoid Robot with Natural Interaction for Education and Entertainment

   43 citations · 2017
3. 3
   Multiple Moving Obstacles Avoidance of Service Robot using Stereo Vision

   34 citations · 2011
4. 4
   Deep learning-based question answering system for intelligent humanoid robot

   33 citations · 2020
5. 5
   Development of Smart Trolley System Based on Android Smartphone Sensors

   28 citations · 2019
6. 6
   Indonesian Question Answering System for Solving Arithmetic Word Problems on Intelligent Humanoid Robot

   23 citations · 2018
7. 7
   A Robust Obstacle Avoidance for Service Robot Using Bayesian Approach

   22 citations · 2011
8. 8
   Indoor Navigation Using Adaptive Neuro Fuzzy Controller for Servant Robot

   20 citations · 2010
9. 9
   Development of Tank-Based Military Robot and Object Tracker

   19 citations · 2019
10. 10
    Design of tracked robot with remote control for surveillance

    16 citations · 2014

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