Mike Rasay

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Mike Rasay is a robotics engineer whose research centers on the development of low-cost, multi-vehicle systems for autonomous exploration and adaptive sampling. His major contributions lie in creating accessible testbeds that bridge the gap between theoretical multi-robot control and real-world experimentation. Rasay’s most cited work, "An underwater robotic testbed for multi-vehicle control" (2014, 6 citations), introduced the PVC-ROV, a pioneering, low-cost three-vehicle system built from hobby-grade components that enables hands-on research into multi-robot coordination. He further advanced the field with a university-based distributed satellite mission control network (2015, 5 citations), demonstrating how academic institutions can operate professional space missions. His work on "A Multi-Robot Testbed for Adaptive Sampling Experimentation via Radio Frequency Fields" (2015, 3 citations) explored how robots can dynamically navigate and sample environmental data, a critical capability for oceanography and disaster response. Though his citation counts are modest, Rasay’s impact is defined by his practical, open-hardware approach that empowers students and researchers to engage with complex multi-vehicle systems without prohibitive costs. His testbeds have become foundational tools for teaching and prototyping in underwater and aerial robotics.