Benny Kosarnovsky

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, East China University of Science and Technology

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Benny Kosarnovsky is a pioneering researcher in the field of tethered drone systems, with a primary focus on geometric and constrained control of multi-agent aerial platforms. His major contributions center on the development of a novel concept involving a string of tethered drones—an arbitrary number of quadrotors connected serially to an active ground station via a unique pulley-gimbal mechanism. This innovation allows each drone to move freely along the tether, enabling unprecedented coordination and stability in constrained environments. His most-cited work, "Geometric and constrained control for a string of tethered drones" (2020, 15 citations), along with the foundational paper "A String of Tethered Drones - System Dynamics and Control" (2019, 10 citations), has laid the groundwork for applications in aerial manipulation, inspection, and rescue operations. Though his citation counts are modest, Kosarnovsky’s research represents a niche yet impactful advancement in drone swarm dynamics, offering a scalable solution to tethered flight challenges. His work is particularly notable for integrating geometric control theory with practical mechanical design, earning recognition among specialists in robotics and unmanned systems.