Papers
38
Total Citations
421
H-Index
11
About
Ray Jarvis is a prominent robotics researcher whose work spans robot navigation, path planning, computer vision, and human-robot interaction. Based at Monash University, Jarvis has made lasting contributions to the field of autonomous mobile robotics, particularly in developing intelligent systems capable of operating in complex, real-world environments. Among his most influential contributions is his pioneering work on covert path planning — developing algorithms that enable robots to navigate stealthily while minimizing exposure to hostile sensors. This niche but strategically significant research area, explored across multiple papers and culminating in a comprehensive survey of the field (2011), helped establish covert robotics as a legitimate research discipline. His 1994 work on distance transform-based path planning remains a foundational reference, accumulating 42 citations and continuing to inform modern navigation strategies. Jarvis also advanced multi-sensor fusion techniques, notably combining panoramic vision with laser range finders for robust multi-person tracking (45 citations), and developed the innovative Eye-Full Tower omnidirectional stereovision system for outdoor robot navigation. His later work extended into topological SLAM and natural gesture recognition for human-robot interaction, reflecting a broad and forward-thinking research vision. Across his career, Jarvis has consistently bridged theoretical innovation with practical robotic applications, leaving a meaningful imprint on autonomous systems research.
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Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Panoramic Vision and Laser Range Finder Fusion for Multiple Person Tracking45 citations · 2006
- 2DISTANCE TRANSFORM BASED PATH PLANNING FOR ROBOT NAVIGATION42 citations · 1994
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- 4Covert path planning for autonomous robot navigation in known environments28 citations · 2003
- 5New visibility-based path-planning approach for covert robotic navigation27 citations · 2006
- 6Robotic covert path planning: A survey26 citations · 2011
- 7A pure vision-based topological SLAM system21 citations · 2012
- 8Robot path planning18 citations · 2006
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- 10Topologically-directed navigation14 citations · 2007