Duong Van Nguyen

Singapore University of Technology and Design

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Duong Van Nguyen is a robotics researcher whose work centers on miniature robotic systems, multi-robot coordination, and autonomous mapping for intelligent surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR). His most cited paper, "Development of a Miniature Robot for Multi-robot Occupancy Grid Mapping" (2018, 10 citations), introduces Orion—a compact, differential-drive robot measuring just 12 × 12 cm and weighing 150 grams. This platform demonstrates that small-scale robots can effectively perform occupancy grid mapping in multi-robot teams, a critical capability for ISR tasks in constrained environments. Nguyen’s contributions advance the practical deployment of swarm robotics by addressing size, weight, and power constraints while maintaining navigation and mapping performance. His work has influenced subsequent research in miniaturized autonomous systems, with the Orion platform serving as a reference for low-cost, lightweight robotic designs. By enabling collaborative mapping with minimal hardware, Nguyen’s research supports applications in disaster response, environmental monitoring, and security. His achievements highlight the potential of miniature robots to perform complex tasks previously reserved for larger, more expensive systems, making multi-robot autonomy more accessible and scalable.