Celso De La Cruz

About

Celso De La Cruz is a robotics researcher whose work sits at the intersection of autonomous navigation, multi-robot systems, and assistive technology. His research has made significant contributions to two primary domains: formation control of mobile robots and intelligent robotic wheelchair systems. In the area of multi-robot systems, De La Cruz developed comprehensive dynamic models for unicycle-like mobile robots and pioneered centralized formation control strategies that incorporate obstacle avoidance — work that has collectively attracted nearly 260 citations across his 2006 and 2008 publications. These contributions established foundational frameworks for coordinating non-holonomic robot teams in real-world environments. His equally impactful work in assistive robotics produced a SLAM-based robotic wheelchair navigation system specifically engineered for confined spaces, earning 136 citations since 2010. Building on this, he advanced adaptive motion control laws and developed a modality-independent interface allowing users with varying abilities to command the wheelchair through multiple input methods — demonstrating a consistent commitment to accessibility and practical usability. With over 560 total citations, De La Cruz's career reflects a seamless integration of rigorous control theory and human-centered design, making his research particularly valuable for students and engineers working at the frontier of autonomous systems and rehabilitation robotics.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   SLAM-based robotic wheelchair navigation system designed for confined spaces

   136 citations · 2010
2. 2
   Dynamic Modeling and Centralized Formation Control of Mobile Robots

   118 citations · 2006
3. 3
   Dynamic model based formation control and obstacle avoidance of multi-robot systems

   111 citations · 2008
4. 4
   Towards a New Modality-Independent Interface for a Robotic Wheelchair

   75 citations · 2013
5. 5
   Adaptive motion control law of a robotic wheelchair

   43 citations · 2010
6. 6
   CENTRALIZED FORMATION CONTROL OF NON-HOLONOMIC MOBILE ROBOTS

   31 citations · 2006
7. 7
   Solution to a door crossing problem for an autonomous wheelchair

   22 citations · 2009
8. 8
   Switching adaptive control of mobile robots

   12 citations · 2008
9. 9
   Navegación Autónoma Asistida Basada en SLAM para una Silla de Ruedas Robotizada en Entornos Restringidos

   10 citations · 2011
10. 10
    Autonomous assistance navigation for robotic wheelchairs in confined spaces

    8 citations · 2010

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