Papers
5
Total Citations
58
H-Index
5
About
M. Moreira is a robotics researcher specializing in autonomous aerial systems, with a focus on collision avoidance, structure inspection, and search and rescue operations. Their major contributions include developing reactive obstacle avoidance algorithms using spiral escape maneuvers for multirotor UAVs, enabling safer autonomous navigation in complex environments. Moreira also led the design and deployment of the OTUS aerial robot, which was successfully applied in the EuRathlon 2015 competition for search and rescue scenarios, demonstrating real-world autonomy in challenging conditions. Their work on multi-robot surveys, combining UAVs and autonomous surface vehicles for 3D reconstruction of flooded environments, highlights their interdisciplinary approach to environmental monitoring. With over 58 citations across their top papers, Moreira’s research has advanced practical UAV autonomy, particularly in hazardous or inaccessible areas. Their achievements include field-tested systems for structure inspection and underwater mapping, underscoring a career dedicated to bridging robotic perception and real-world application.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Collision avoidance for safe structure inspection with multirotor UAV19 citations · 2017
- 2Efficient Reactive Obstacle Avoidance Using Spirals for Escape15 citations · 2021
- 3Air and underwater survey of water enclosed spaces for VAMOS! Project9 citations · 2016
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