Papers
56
Total Citations
695
H-Index
14
About
Alfredo Martins is a leading figure in marine robotics, whose work has fundamentally advanced autonomous operations for search and rescue, environmental monitoring, and underwater exploration. His research centers on the design, control, and coordination of heterogeneous robotic teams, spanning autonomous surface vehicles (ASVs) like the ROAZ series and underwater vehicles (AUVs/ROVs). Martins’ major contributions include pioneering autonomous bathymetric surveys for risk assessment using the ROAZ vehicle (105 citations) and developing innovative docking maneuvers between surface and underwater robots using visual servoing (52 citations). His impact is further evidenced by his leadership in high-stakes competitions, such as the euRathlon 2015 search and rescue challenge (63 citations), and his role in the EU-funded UNEXMIN project, where he helped design the UX-1 spherical robot for exploring flooded mines (34 citations). Notably, his work on low-cost RTK-GPS for unmanned vehicles (22 citations) has made precise localization more accessible. Through these efforts, Martins has not only produced highly cited research but has also translated theory into practice, as seen in his co-authored book on search and rescue robotics, solidifying his reputation as a key innovator in field robotics.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Autonomous bathymetry for risk assessment with ROAZ robotic surface vehicle105 citations · 2009
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- 3Autonomous Surface Vehicle Docking Manoeuvre with Visual Information52 citations · 2007
- 4ROAZ and ROAZ II Autonomous Surface Vehicle Design and Implementation34 citations · 2007
- 5Search and Rescue Robotics - From Theory to Practice34 citations · 2017
- 6UX 1 system design - A robotic system for underwater mining exploration34 citations · 2018
- 7Modeling and Control of Underwater Mine Explorer Robot UX-132 citations · 2019
- 8High-accuracy low-cost RTK-GPS for an unmannned surface vehicle22 citations · 2015
- 9EVA a Hybrid ROV/AUV for Underwater Mining Operations Support20 citations · 2018
- 10Interoperability in a Heterogeneous Team of Search and Rescue Robots20 citations · 2017