Hiroyuki Ukida
Papers
8
Total Citations
24
H-Index
3
About
Hiroyuki Ukida is a Japanese researcher whose work spans robotics, computer vision, and science education, with particular expertise in intelligent tracking systems and 3D shape measurement. His most significant contributions center on the development of sophisticated object tracking systems that integrate pan-tilt-zoom cameras with robotic arms, combining sparse template matching, particle filter methods, and binocular stereo vision to achieve fast, wide-range 3D object localization — work that has garnered his highest citation count of six. Ukida has also made meaningful contributions to 3D shape measurement and digital archiving, proposing a calibration method for systems integrating 3D scanners, turntables, and arm robots to capture complete object geometries with high accuracy. Beyond hardware-focused research, he has explored gesture-based robot control using Kinect-acquired motion sequences, broadening human-robot interaction possibilities. Notably, Ukida demonstrates a strong commitment to STEM outreach, founding the Tokushima Robot Programming Club — a university-student-led initiative bringing robot manufacturing education to elementary and junior-high school children. This blend of technical innovation and educational dedication reflects a researcher equally invested in advancing robotics technology and inspiring the next generation of engineers.
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Top Papers
- 1Object tracking system by adaptive pan-tilt-zoom cameras and arm robot6 citations · 2012
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- 8Robot Programming Seminar for Children by Schooling and E-Learning1 citations · 2007