Papers
100
Total Citations
1,816
H-Index
23
About
Arne Roennau is a prominent robotics researcher whose work spans motion planning, legged locomotion, robotic manipulation, and neuro-inspired computing. His contributions to autonomous systems have significantly advanced the field, with his most celebrated work being the development of RRT*-Connect (2015), an asymptotically optimal bidirectional motion planning algorithm that outperforms its predecessors and has garnered over 200 citations, establishing itself as a foundational reference in robotic path planning. Roennau has also played a key role in developing LAURON V, a sophisticated six-legged walking robot designed for hazardous terrain navigation, reflecting his deep interest in bio-inspired locomotion systems. His research extends into GPU-accelerated collision detection, compliant robotic manipulation through Forward Dynamics Compliance Control, and neuromorphic stereo vision. Notably, he contributed to the Neurorobotics Platform, bridging spiking neural networks and physical robots in simulation environments. His work on modular satellite servicing robots and snake-like autonomous navigation further demonstrates his versatility across domains. With multiple papers exceeding 60 citations and a body of work touching both terrestrial and space robotics, Roennau represents a uniquely interdisciplinary voice in modern robotics research.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1RRT*-Connect: Faster, asymptotically optimal motion planning201 citations · 2015
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- 3LAURON V: A versatile six-legged walking robot with advanced maneuverability106 citations · 2014
- 4Unified GPU voxel collision detection for mobile manipulation planning65 citations · 2014
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- 6Neuromorphic Stereo Vision: A Survey of Bio-Inspired Sensors and Algorithms63 citations · 2019
- 7Modular robots for on-orbit satellite servicing62 citations · 2012
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