Dimitar Nedanovski

Institute for Nuclear Research and Nuclear Energy, Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski"

Papers

Total Citations

H-Index

About

Dimitar Nedanovski is a robotics researcher focused on the design, dynamics, and control of walking robots, with a particular emphasis on minimalistic, 3D-printed platforms. His work centers on the challenge of achieving complex locomotion—including forward and backward walking, rotation, obstacle avoidance, and stair climbing—using a remarkably low number of degrees of freedom. Nedanovski’s major contributions include developing detailed dynamical models and control algorithms that optimize the walking cycle for these simplified robots. His 2023 paper on the "Big Foot" robot, which has garnered 5 citations, presents a strategy for integrating sensory information with motor control to enhance stability and adaptability. His earlier works, with 4 and 3 citations respectively, established the foundational dynamical models and control principles for a two-DOF 3D-printed robot, demonstrating that sophisticated locomotion is possible even with minimal hardware. Nedanovski’s research is notable for its practical, hands-on approach, leveraging accessible 3D printing technology to push the boundaries of what simple, low-cost robots can achieve.