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Carl Thibault is a leading figure in multi-robot systems and autonomous navigation, with a career dedicated to advancing the capabilities of unmanned vehicles in complex, real-world environments. His foundational work on quadrotor control, particularly the highly cited "Control and Navigation Framework for Quadrotor Helicopters" (103 citations), established core principles for stable flight and autonomous operation. Thibault’s research is distinguished by its focus on practical, deployable systems, as seen in his development of the UNBeatable-Sim simulation environment for multi-agent control of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) for mine counter-measures. He has also made significant contributions to cooperative perception, notably in "Probabilistic Cooperative Target Localization," which addresses the challenge of heterogeneous teams—combining aerial and ground robots—to accurately track ground targets. Further pushing the boundaries of autonomy, his work on 3D mapping for quadrotors tackles the critical problem of GPS-denied navigation, enabling small flying robots to operate in indoor or obstructed environments. Through these contributions, Thibault has shaped the trajectory of field robotics, demonstrating how coordinated, intelligent systems can overcome the limitations of individual platforms.