Motoko Oe

IBM Research - Tokyo

Papers

2

Total Citations

35

H-Index

2

About

Motoko Oe is a researcher whose work lies at the intersection of computer vision, augmented reality, and robotics, with a particular focus on precise camera localization. Her most influential contribution is the development of a robust method for estimating camera position and posture using a feature landmark database. This vision-based approach offers a compelling alternative to sensor-dependent systems like GPS and magnetic sensors, which can be unreliable in indoor or obstructed environments. By leveraging pre-mapped visual landmarks, Oe’s technique enables accurate, absolute camera pose estimation from a single input image, a critical capability for augmented reality overlays and autonomous robot navigation. Her foundational 2005 paper on this method has garnered 33 citations, reflecting its impact as a practical solution for real-world spatial computing challenges. Through this work, Oe has helped bridge the gap between theoretical computer vision and applied systems, providing a cornerstone for technologies that require machines to understand their precise location in the physical world.

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2
H-Index
2
Papers
35
Total Citations
18
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Estimating Camera Position and Posture by Using Feature Landmark Database
33 citations · 2005
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2005 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 2
🏛 Institutions: IBM Research - Tokyo

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