Arvind Pereira
Papers
7
Total Citations
98
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About
Arvind Pereira is a pioneer in the intersection of robotics and aquatic environmental science, specializing in multi-robot systems, networked sensing, and autonomous monitoring of microbial ecosystems. His most influential work centers on the development of the Networked Aquatic Microbial Observing System (NAMOS), a groundbreaking sensor-actuated network that integrates static buoy nodes with mobile robotic boats for real-time, in-situ measurement of chemical, physical, and biological phenomena in aquatic environments. Pereira’s research has profoundly advanced our understanding of phytoplankton dynamics, as demonstrated in his highly cited 2008 study (30 citations) where he deployed a wireless network of buoys, two autonomous robotic boats, and a tethered vertical profiling system to characterize spatiotemporal changes in a small montane lake. His 2010 paper on multi-robot collaboration with range-limited communication (20 citations) further showcases his expertise in coordinating underactuated autonomous surface vehicles (ASVs) under challenging constraints. Pereira’s work on human-assisted robotic team campaigns (13 citations) highlights his commitment to bridging robotics with real-world environmental monitoring, enabling multidisciplinary teams to conduct large-scale aquatic sampling. Through his innovative systems and field experiments, Pereira has laid the foundation for scalable, autonomous aquatic observation, making him a key figure in environmental robotics and sensor networks.
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- 3NAMOS: Networked Aquatic Microbial Observing System15 citations · 2006
- 4Human assisted robotic team campaigns for aquatic monitoring13 citations · 2007
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- 7Networked aquatic microbial observing systems: An overview2 citations · 2009