Fengcai Huo

Northeast Petroleum University

Papers

2

Total Citations

90

H-Index

2

About

Fengcai Huo is a leading researcher in mobile robotics and intelligent path planning, whose work has garnered over 90 citations. His primary contributions lie in developing novel algorithms for smooth, efficient navigation in Ackerman-steered mobile robots—vehicles with a steering geometry similar to cars. Huo’s most influential work, a 2024 study with 84 citations, introduces an innovative hybrid approach that combines an improved Ant Colony Optimization (ACO) algorithm with B-spline curves. This method overcomes traditional limitations of jerky, discontinuous paths by generating smoother, more feasible trajectories that respect kinematic constraints. By integrating swarm intelligence with parametric curve modeling, Huo’s approach significantly enhances both the computational efficiency and practical applicability of path planning in real-world environments, such as warehouses and autonomous transport. His research is particularly notable for its direct impact on the field, as evidenced by the rapid citation of his 2024 paper, which has become a key reference for engineers and academics working on motion planning. Huo’s work continues to shape the next generation of autonomous navigation systems, bridging the gap between theoretical optimization and real-time robotic control.

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2
H-Index
2
Papers
90
Total Citations
45
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
A new approach to smooth path planning of Ackerman mobile robot based on improved ACO algorithm and B-spline curve
84 citations · 2024
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2024 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 3
🏛 Institutions: Northeast Petroleum University

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