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Andrey A. Sklyarov is a leading researcher in nonlinear control theory and autonomous robotics, with a focus on synergetic control methods for unmanned and mobile robotic systems. His work centers on developing robust, biologically inspired control strategies—such as attractor-repeller obstacle avoidance—to enable safe navigation in cluttered, nondeterministic environments. Sklyarov’s major contributions include the synthesis of synergetic control laws for quadrotor helicopters, omnidirectional transport platforms, and tracked robots, demonstrating how analytical design principles can handle complex nonlinear dynamics without relying on linear approximations. His research on formation control for homogeneous robot swarms extends these methods to multi-agent coordination, addressing real-world challenges in limited-space operations. With over 28 citations across his most-cited papers, Sklyarov’s impact is evident in advancing practical, maneuverable robotic platforms for logistics, surveillance, and disaster response. Notably, his 2014 paper on quadrotor control introduced a novel synergy between obstacle avoidance and trajectory tracking, while his 2017 work on transport robot groups laid groundwork for decentralized swarm coordination. Sklyarov’s contributions continue to shape the field of synergetic control, offering scalable solutions for next-generation autonomous systems.