Jonatas R. Pitanga
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About
Jonatas R. Pitanga is a researcher whose work lies at the intersection of control theory and mobile robotics, with a particular focus on model predictive control (MPC) and its practical implementation. His key contributions center on the development of stable, synthesis-based control methodologies for wheeled mobile robots, notably using Linear Matrix Inequalities (LMIs) to guarantee both performance and stability. His most cited work, "Model Predictive Control based on LMIs Applied to an Omni-Directional Mobile Robot" (2011), has garnered 27 citations and demonstrates a rigorous approach to trajectory tracking for omnidirectional platforms. In a subsequent study (2015), Pitanga validated these theoretical advances with real-world experiments on a three-wheeled omnidirectional robot, showing how an LMI-based objective function can be effectively implemented in practice. While his citation counts reflect a focused, specialized impact, his research is notable for bridging the gap between advanced control theory and tangible robotic systems—a valuable contribution for students and researchers interested in applied predictive control, autonomous navigation, and the use of convex optimization in robotics.
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