Afonso E. Carvalho
Institute for Systems Engineering and Computers, University of Coimbra
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About
Afonso E. Carvalho is a robotics researcher dedicated to advancing autonomous navigation in unstructured, natural environments—particularly forests. His work centers on developing novel traversability analysis and path planning techniques that enable unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) to safely and efficiently navigate rough, dynamic 3D terrain. Carvalho’s key contributions include a mechanical-effort-based approach that processes 3D point cloud maps to compute terrain gradients and detect obstacles, allowing robots to assess and traverse challenging landscapes with greater reliability. His 2023 paper on this method has garnered 21 citations, reflecting its impact on the field. He also led the creation of a LiDAR-camera-inertial-GNSS apparatus for multimodal dataset collection in woodland scenarios, a critical resource for testing and validating autonomous systems in real-world forestry operations. With a recent 2025 review on terrain traversability in forests, Carvalho continues to shape research at the intersection of robotics and environmental sustainability, addressing the pressing need for automation in forestry amid rural abandonment and climate change.
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