Demetris Coleman
Papers
8
Total Citations
58
H-Index
4
About
Demetris Coleman is a robotics and control systems researcher whose work sits at the intersection of autonomous underwater vehicles, nonlinear control theory, and bio-inspired robotics. His most recognized contribution involves the development and deployment of gliding robotic fish as mobile receiver platforms for acoustic telemetry, enabling more effective tracking of aquatic organisms in their natural environments — work that has garnered 20 citations and represents a meaningful bridge between animal ecology and underwater robotics. Coleman has also made significant strides in trajectory control, developing backstepping control strategies for gliding robotic fish capable of precise pitch regulation and full three-dimensional path following, reflecting a strong command of nonlinear systems design. A recurring theme throughout his research is the challenge of observability in mobile robot systems. Coleman has pioneered approaches that leverage control barrier functions to actively enforce system observability during range-only target tracking, ensuring that control inputs enhance rather than hinder state estimation — a practically important and theoretically elegant contribution. His earlier work on temperature-compensated 3D-printed strain gauges further demonstrates his breadth, extending into low-cost sensor development for robotics applications. Collectively, Coleman's portfolio reflects a thoughtful and technically rigorous researcher advancing the frontier of intelligent, perception-aware autonomous systems.
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- 2Observability-aware Target Tracking with Range Only Measurement13 citations · 2021
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- 4Temperature-compensation of 3D-printed polymer-based strain gauge6 citations · 2019
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