Wayne W. Weaver
Papers
8
Total Citations
58
H-Index
5
About
Wayne W. Weaver is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of power systems, robotics, and disaster resilience. His work focuses on the development of autonomous mobile microgrids—self-configuring networks of robotic energy assets that can be rapidly deployed to restore electrical power in the aftermath of natural disasters or in remote, austere environments. Weaver’s most significant contribution is the concept of using unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) as mobile power blocks, which can autonomously navigate, position, and interconnect to form temporary power grids. His 2019 paper on optimal positioning of energy assets in autonomous robotic microgrids, with 19 citations, is his most influential, laying the groundwork for efficient post-disaster power restoration. He has also advanced practical hardware solutions, including a custom cable deployment system for UGVs and a robotic feedback control method for near-field wireless power transfer. Weaver’s work is not only highly cited but also directly supports critical applications, from FEMA disaster response to NASA’s Artemis lunar missions, where autonomous power infrastructure is essential for sustained surface operations.
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- 2Postdisaster Electric Power Recovery Using Autonomous Vehicles10 citations · 2016
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- 4Robotic power distribution system for post-disaster operations7 citations · 2015
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- 8Near Field Wireless Power Transfer via Robotic Feedback Control2 citations · 2020