Papers
11
Total Citations
130
H-Index
7
About
A. Oustaloup is a pioneering researcher in fractional calculus and its applications, most notably in robotics and control systems. His key research areas include fractional path planning, robust control, and the development of the CRONE (Commande Robuste d'Ordre Non Entier) methodology. Oustaloup's major contribution is the introduction of fractional potential fields for mobile robot path planning, a novel approach that uses parametric thrift to ensure smooth curvature continuity of trajectories while dynamically accounting for obstacle danger. This work, detailed in his most-cited paper "Dynamic path planning for mobile robots using fractional potential field" (37 citations), has significantly advanced autonomous navigation in complex environments. He also developed the CRONE toolbox for Matlab, a pedagogical and practical tool for fractional path planning design that facilitates human-robot interaction. With over 128 total citations across his top ten papers, Oustaloup's impact is evident in both theoretical foundations and applied software. His notable achievements include extending fractional attractive forces to 3D space and robust control for manipulators, making his research essential for students and engineers working on advanced robotics and non-integer order control systems.
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Top Papers
- 1Dynamic path planning for mobile robots using fractional potential field37 citations · 2004
- 2Dynamic path planning by fractional potential19 citations · 2005
- 3The CRONE toolbox for Matlab: fractional path planning design in robotics18 citations · 2002
- 4The CRONE path planning18 citations · 1996
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