Corey Montella

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Corey Montella is a researcher whose work bridges robotics, autonomous systems, and assistive technology, with a focus on real-world navigation and accessible hardware platforms. His most cited paper, "To the Bookstore! Autonomous Wheelchair Navigation in an Urban Environment" (2013, 14 citations), demonstrates a pioneering effort in deploying autonomous navigation for mobility-impaired users in complex, unstructured outdoor settings—a significant step toward practical assistive robotics. Montella also contributed the RoSCAR platform (2014), a low-cost, high-performance mobile robot based on a 1/10-scale race car integrated with desktop-class computing, odometry, and RGB-D sensing. Designed for educational and research use, RoSCAR lowers the barrier to entry for robotics experimentation, enabling broader access to advanced sensing and control. While his citation counts reflect focused, early-career impact, Montella’s work stands out for its emphasis on real-world deployment and cost-effective design—key themes in making autonomous systems more inclusive and widely adoptable. His contributions offer valuable lessons for students and researchers interested in assistive navigation and open-source robotics platforms.