Sergej Stepanenko

University of Victoria

Papers

2

Total Citations

8

H-Index

2

About

Sergej Stepanenko’s research centers on the control and dynamics of complex robotic systems, with a particular focus on adaptive locomotion and redundant manipulator control. His most notable contribution is the development of an adaptive rhythmic control algorithm for a multibody snake-like robot with 25 degrees of freedom, published in 2011. This work demonstrated both simulated and real-world implementation, investigating the behavioral and energetic properties of the gait control and the dynamics of different body segments. The paper has garnered 6 citations, reflecting its foundational role in bio-inspired robotics and adaptive locomotion. Earlier, in 1998, Stepanenko addressed the challenge of robust control for redundant manipulators, proposing a general reduced order model to satisfy both primary trajectory tracking and additional motion constraints. This work, with 2 citations, contributed to the theoretical framework for constraint-based control in robotics. Stepanenko’s research bridges theoretical control theory and practical robotic applications, offering insights into energy-efficient, adaptive systems that can navigate complex environments. His work is particularly relevant for students and researchers interested in bio-inspired robotics, multi-body dynamics, and constraint-based control.

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2
H-Index
2
Papers
8
Total Citations
4
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Adaptive Locomotion of Multibody Snake-like Robot
6 citations · 2011
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2011 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 3
🏛 Institutions: University of Victoria

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