Jochen Trumpf
Papers
16
Total Citations
361
H-Index
10
About
Jochen Trumpf is a leading figure in the application of geometric control theory and symmetry to robotics and autonomous systems. His research primarily focuses on observer design for kinematic systems, visual localization and mapping (SLAM), and underwater communication. Trumpf’s major contributions include pioneering the use of equivariant systems theory to design nonlinear observers that exploit natural symmetries in robotic and avionics models, significantly advancing state estimation for pose and attitude. His most cited work, "Frequency, Temperature and Salinity Variation of the Permittivity of Seawater" (141 citations), is foundational for underwater radio communication, a critical enabler for marine robotics. He has also made notable strides in homography estimation for image stabilization and vision-based control of aerial vehicles using port-Hamiltonian frameworks. With a career spanning over two decades, Trumpf’s work bridges theoretical geometry and practical robotics, earning him recognition for developing robust, symmetry-aware algorithms that improve navigation and communication in complex environments. His research continues to shape modern approaches to SLAM and multi-agent systems.
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Top Papers
- 1Frequency, Temperature and Salinity Variation of the Permittivity of Seawater141 citations · 2006
- 2Observers for Kinematic Systems with Symmetry46 citations · 2013
- 3Pose Changes From a Different Point of View26 citations · 2018
- 4Equivariant Systems Theory and Observer Design25 citations · 2020
- 5Towards Optimal TDMA Scheduling for Robotic Swarm Communication20 citations · 2005
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- 7Nonlinear Attitude Filtering: A Comparison Study18 citations · 2015
- 8A Geometric Observer Design for Visual Localisation and Mapping17 citations · 2019
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- 10An homogeneous space geometry for simultaneous localisation and mapping11 citations · 2021