Papers
17
Total Citations
115
H-Index
7
About
Yu. F. Golubev is a leading figure in the field of insectomorphic robotics, specializing in the design of motion control algorithms for six-legged robots navigating complex and unstable environments. His major contributions focus on enabling robots to perform dynamic tasks such as climbing vertical corners, moving on horizontal beams, and even righting themselves from an upside-down position using a specialized shell. Golubev’s work is distinguished by its creative use of dry friction forces and servo-constraints to achieve stable locomotion on unconventional surfaces, including freely rolling balls, inclined cylinders, and movable rafts. With several papers accumulating over a dozen citations each—such as his foundational 2006 and 2008 studies on corner climbing—his research has had a lasting impact on the field. Notably, his 2019 paper on autonomous self-righting demonstrates a practical solution for robot recovery, while his investigations into robot snakeboarding and cargo shipping highlight the breadth of his ingenuity. Golubev’s work is essential reading for students and researchers interested in bio-inspired robotics, dynamic balance, and adaptive locomotion in challenging terrains.
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- 4MOTION DESIGN FOR AN INSECTOMORPHIC ROBOT ON UNSTABLE OBSTACLES11 citations · 2008
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- 6Motion control for an insectomorphic robot on a movable ball9 citations · 2009
- 7A method for controlling the motion of a robot snakeboarder7 citations · 2006
- 8Insectomorphic robot climbing a freely rolling ball7 citations · 2010
- 9Insectomorphic robot maneuvering on freely rolling balls7 citations · 2016
- 10Shipping Cargo on a Raft by an Insectomorphic Robot5 citations · 2018