Shoichiro Baba

Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology

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Shoichiro Baba is a researcher in autonomous marine robotics, with a primary focus on the control and navigation of autonomous surface vehicles (ASVs). His most-cited work, "Control of an Autonomous Surface Vehicle Using Sliding Mode Control" (2019), addresses a critical challenge in the field: designing robust controllers for small, unmanned boats operating in unpredictable environments. Baba’s contributions center on developing sliding mode control strategies that enhance the stability and maneuverability of ASVs, even under significant model uncertainties and external disturbances. This work is particularly relevant for applications in radiation-contaminated area surveys and unattended fishing, where reliable automation can compensate for declining labor forces in the fishing industry. While his citation count is currently modest, his research addresses a growing niche in marine robotics, and his findings have laid groundwork for further studies in robust ASV control. Baba’s work exemplifies the practical engineering needed to deploy autonomous vessels in real-world, safety-critical scenarios.