Anthony Perry

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Anthony Perry is a leading researcher in swarm robotics and bio-inspired control systems, with a focus on the shepherding problem—a paradigm for human-swarm interaction where an external agent guides a collective toward a goal. His major contributions include a critical analysis of reactive shepherding strategies, demonstrating that while a single shepherd can effectively herd hundreds of agents in simple environments, these approaches face fundamental limits in complex, obstacle-rich settings (26 citations). Perry advanced the field by proposing a bi-objective framework that modulates force vectors to balance swarm cohesion and goal-directed movement, offering a more robust alternative for real-world applications (14 citations). His work bridges theoretical understanding and practical deployment, highlighting the interaction space between shepherd, swarm, and environment. By framing shepherding as a model for human-swarm coordination, Perry’s research has implications for autonomous systems in agriculture, disaster response, and collective transport. His findings are essential reading for students and researchers exploring decentralized control, multi-agent systems, and the transfer of biological principles to engineering challenges.