Y. Maruya
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Y. Maruya’s research centers on autonomous mobile robotics, with a particular focus on sensor-based navigation and obstacle avoidance. In their most cited work, “Obstacle Avoidance of a Mobile Robot with Multiple Sensors” (2005), Maruya introduced a practical local navigation strategy that integrates vision and ultrasonic sensors. Rather than constructing a full local map, the approach uses a primary vision sensor for path guidance while ultrasonic sensors serve as a collision-avoidance safety net when the robot approaches obstacles. This dual-sensor method balances computational efficiency with real-time responsiveness, a key challenge in mobile robotics. Though the paper has garnered 2 citations, its value lies in its clear, implementable solution to a fundamental problem—safe autonomous movement in cluttered environments. Maruya’s work contributes to the broader field of sensor fusion and reactive navigation, offering a straightforward yet effective framework that remains relevant for researchers and students exploring low-cost, practical robot control systems.
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- 1Obstacle Avoidance of a Mobile Robot wittr Multiple Sensors2 citations · 2005