Dominique Thuot

Université du Québec à Montréal, École de Technologie Supérieure

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Dominique Thuot is a pioneering researcher in the field of underwater robotic systems for infrastructure maintenance, with a specialized focus on the rectification and rehabilitation of hydroelectric power dam components. Their major contributions center on developing remote robotic grinding and rectification technologies to address the severe wear and deformation of embedded steel structures in concrete dam intakes and outtakes. Thuot's seminal 2012 work on a remote robotic underwater grinding system and its modeling, which has garnered 7 citations, provides a foundational framework for automated underwater repair, while their earlier 2010 study on robotic rectification of structural elements, with 2 citations, established the critical need for such interventions. Though citation counts are modest, Thuot's research is notable for tackling a highly niche and challenging engineering problem—subaqueous structural rehabilitation—where manual repair is dangerous and inefficient. This work has direct implications for extending the lifespan of critical energy infrastructure, demonstrating a practical, high-impact application of robotics in extreme environments. Thuot's achievements highlight the intersection of mechanical design, control systems, and civil engineering, offering a compelling model for researchers interested in field-deployable robotic solutions.