Steven R. Wasson

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Steven R. Wasson’s research centers on intelligent robotics and autonomous systems, with a particular focus on low-cost unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) for humanitarian and defense applications. His most notable contribution is pioneering the use of affordable, toy-grade radio control cars as platforms for developing intelligent UGVs capable of collaborative and independent behavior—a concept demonstrated in partnership with Sandia National Labs and New Mexico Tech. This work, published in 2004, has garnered 4 citations and laid groundwork for scalable robot collectives. Wasson’s flagship paper, “An Unmanned Ground Vehicle for Landmine Remediation” (2004, 6 citations), addresses the critical humanitarian challenge of anti-tank landmine clearance. By proposing robotic solutions that reduce direct human risk and cost, his research directly impacts military safety and post-conflict recovery. Though his citation counts are modest, Wasson’s work is notable for its practical, low-cost approach to complex robotic systems—a philosophy that makes autonomous technology more accessible and deployable in real-world settings. His achievements reflect a commitment to engineering solutions that save lives and advance the field of intelligent robotics.

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1. 1
   An unmanned ground vehicle for landmine remediation

   6 citations · 2004
2. 2
   <title>Application of radio control cars as intelligent unmanned ground vehicles with collaborative and independent behavior</title>

   4 citations · 2004

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