Nobuhiro Uchida
Papers
1
Total Citations
8
H-Index
1
About
Nobuhiro Uchida is a robotics researcher specializing in nonlinear control systems, particularly for underactuated robotic manipulators. His work addresses the fundamental challenge of controlling robots with fewer actuators than degrees of freedom—systems that are inherently difficult to stabilize. Uchida’s major contribution is the development of a switching computed torque control method that employs fuzzy energy regions to intelligently select partially stable controllers. This approach, detailed in his most-cited paper (2005, 8 citations), provides a systematic way to switch between controllers based on the system’s energy state, improving stability and performance. While his citation count is modest, the work is notable for its practical application to underactuated robots, which are common in space exploration and flexible manufacturing. Uchida’s research bridges fuzzy logic and classical control theory, offering a novel framework for handling complex, nonlinear dynamics. His contributions are particularly valuable for students and researchers interested in advanced control strategies for challenging robotic systems.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1