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H. de Chaumont’s research centers on environment perception and assistive navigation technologies, with a particular focus on integrating multi-sensor systems for obstacle detection in reduced-visibility conditions. Their major contributions lie in the development of the INSPEX platform—a portable, wearable smart spatial exploration system designed to bring automotive-grade obstacle detection to human navigation. By combining multiple sensing technologies (e.g., LiDAR, ultrasonic, and inertial sensors) into a miniaturized, low-power device, de Chaumont’s work addresses critical safety challenges for both robots and visually impaired pedestrians. Their most cited paper, “INSPEX: Optimize Range Sensors for Environment Perception as a Portable System” (2019), has garnered 7 citations, while the foundational “INSPEX: Design and integration of a portable/wearable smart spatial exploration system” (2017) has 6 citations. These publications, stemming from the H2020-funded INSPEX project, demonstrate a clear trajectory from concept to real-time obstacle detection and localization. De Chaumont’s work bridges the gap between autonomous vehicle technology and human-centric wearables, offering a practical solution for safe navigation in low-visibility environments—a notable achievement with potential applications in assistive technology, industrial safety, and mobile robotics.