Oxana Kurkina

Nizhny Novgorod State Pedagogical University

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Oxana Kurkina is a leading researcher in autonomous mobile robotics, with a specialized focus on coastal monitoring and environmental disaster forecasting. Her work centers on developing unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) designed to operate in the challenging and variable conditions of coastal zones. Kurkina’s major contributions include the creation of an experimental prototype for an autonomous mobile robotic system capable of continuous coastal surveillance, which is critical for predicting and mitigating marine natural disasters. She has also pioneered a modular UGV design that accommodates interchangeable movers—such as wheeled, tracked, and rotary-screw mechanisms—enabling deployment across diverse terrains, from sandy shores to icy or marshy landscapes. Her key publications, including “Autonomous Mobile Robotic System for Coastal Monitoring and Forecasting Marine Natural Disasters” and “Unmanned Ground Vehicles for Coastal Monitoring,” each with 5 citations, lay foundational groundwork for resilient, adaptive robotics in environmental science. Kurkina’s work is notable for bridging robotics engineering with practical ecological needs, offering scalable solutions for real-time data collection in harsh environments. Her research stands as a vital step toward autonomous systems that safeguard coastal ecosystems and communities.