Steven Bemis

Papers

Total Citations

H-Index

About

Steven Bemis has made focused and inventive contributions to mobile robotics, particularly in the design and control of omni-directional platforms for mobile-manipulator systems. His research centers on novel kinematic layouts that break from conventional omni-wheel designs—most notably, configurations where drive axes do not intersect the platform’s geometric center. This departure from standard geometry introduces unique control challenges and opportunities, which Bemis addresses through both local and autonomous control strategies. His most cited work, “Control of a novel omni-directional platform” (2008, 5 citations), details a three-degree-of-freedom control method for this unconventional platform. He expanded on this foundation in “Design and Control of an Omnibot Autonomous Vehicle” (2008, 4 citations), integrating autonomous navigation to advance mobile-manipulator research. His thesis, “Design and development of a novel omni-directional platform” (2009, 3 citations), provides a comprehensive account of the Omnibot’s development at UOIT’s Mechatronic and Robotic Systems Laboratory. Though his citation counts are modest, Bemis’s work represents a creative engineering approach to a fundamental problem in mobile robotics, offering a distinct alternative to standard omni-wheel architectures and contributing to the broader goal of more versatile, maneuverable robotic platforms.