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Duc Van Le is a researcher whose work bridges mobile ad hoc networking and robotic visual sensing, with a focus on enhancing communication reliability and industrial inspection. His primary research areas include controllable mobility-aided routing, mobile sensor networks (MSNs), and robotic visual inspection systems. Le’s major contributions center on addressing performance degradation in wireless networks caused by node mobility, obstacles, and time-varying channel properties. He introduced RoCoMAR (Robots’ Controllable Mobility Aided Routing and Relay Architecture), a novel framework that leverages robotic relays to reinforce wireless links and improve end-to-end data transfer in challenging environments. His work on RoCoMAR-MOP further integrates mobility prediction to optimize routing protocols in MANETs. With over 28 citations across his most-cited papers, Le’s research has laid groundwork for using controllable robotic mobility to stabilize ad hoc networks. His recent project, RoboCam, extends this expertise into precision manufacturing, employing model-based robotic visual sensing to detect clogged pores in 3D-printed mesh screens—a critical quality control innovation for molded pulp packaging. This transition from network optimization to industrial inspection showcases Le’s versatility in applying robotic systems to solve real-world problems, making his work valuable for students and researchers in wireless communications, robotics, and automated quality assurance.