Andon V. Topalov
Technical University of Sofia, Plovdiv University, In-Q-Tel, Boğaziçi University
Papers
28
Total Citations
279
H-Index
11
About
Andon V. Topalov is a prolific robotics and intelligent systems researcher whose work spans mobile robotics, human-robot interaction, neuro-adaptive control, and wireless sensor networks. Over more than two decades, he has made significant contributions to the development of intelligent control architectures, pioneering early applications of fuzzy logic and evolutionary learning in non-holonomic mobile robot control — work that has garnered 31 citations since 1998. His research has progressively embraced modern sensing technologies, with notable contributions in gesture-based robot control using Microsoft Kinect and Leap Motion sensors, enabling intuitive human-robot interfaces for both mobile platforms and industrial manipulators. Topalov has also advanced autonomous robot behaviors, developing deep convolutional neural network approaches and 2D LiDAR-based systems for dynamic target recognition and following. His contributions to robotized wireless sensor networks — including MQTT cloud computing integration and environmental pollution monitoring — reflect a strong applied focus on real-world deployment. His 2011 book chapter on mobile robotics has reached broad audiences across the multidisciplinary field. With a consistent citation record across diverse research threads, Topalov represents a well-rounded contributor to modern intelligent robotics systems.
Research Focus
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Top Papers
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- 3Recent Advances in Mobile Robotics18 citations · 2011
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- 5Neuro‐adaptive sliding‐mode tracking control of robot manipulators16 citations · 2007
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- 7A robotized wireless sensor network based on MQTT cloud computing14 citations · 2017
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- 9Environmental monitoring using a robotized wireless sensor network13 citations · 2018
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