J. Ruiz-Ascencio

Centro Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo Tecnológico, Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo

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J. Ruiz-Ascencio is a leading researcher in the field of robotics and computer vision, with a primary focus on visual simultaneous localization and mapping (vSLAM) and real-time object tracking and manipulation. Their seminal survey, "Visual simultaneous localization and mapping: a survey" (2012), has garnered 886 citations, establishing it as a foundational reference for researchers and engineers working on autonomous navigation and environment mapping. This work systematically reviews key algorithms and challenges in vSLAM, providing a roadmap for advancements in mobile robotics and augmented reality. Beyond this, Ruiz-Ascencio has made notable contributions to robotic grasping and visual servoing. Their work on "Binocular visual tracking and grasping of a moving object with a 3D trajectory predictor" (2009) introduces a binocular eye-to-hand system capable of tracking and grasping moving objects in real time. By employing linear predictors to estimate 3D trajectories, the system can anticipate future positions even during temporary occlusions, a critical capability for dynamic environments. This research bridges perception and action, enabling robots to interact with moving targets—a key step toward autonomous manipulation in industrial and service robotics. Ruiz-Ascencio’s work continues to influence both theoretical and applied robotics, inspiring new approaches to real-time visual control and autonomous systems.