G.N. Marichal
Papers
8
Total Citations
276
H-Index
6
About
G.N. Marichal is a pioneering roboticist whose work bridges low-cost automation, intelligent control, and human-robot interaction. His most influential contribution is the development of a PC-based, low-cost ping-pong robot (109 citations), which integrated real-time vision and control systems to play against human opponents—a landmark in accessible, interactive robotics. Marichal’s research centers on neuro-fuzzy and predictive control strategies for mobile and manipulator robots, as seen in his highly cited work on obstacle avoidance (89 citations) and neural network-based controllers (18 citations). He also designed a specialized service robot for restaurant table-setting (30 citations), demonstrating practical deployment in controlled environments. His predictive control algorithm with interpolation for constrained robot manipulators (7 citations) and disturbance rejection techniques (4 citations) further showcase his expertise in robust, efficient control. By combining low-cost hardware with advanced control methods, Marichal has made robotics more accessible and functional, inspiring subsequent work in service and recreational robotics.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Ping-Pong player prototype - A pc-based, low-cost, ping-pong robot109 citations · 2003
- 2Obstacle avoidance for a mobile robot: A neuro-fuzzy approach89 citations · 2001
- 3DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A SERVICE ROBOT FOR A RESTAURANT30 citations · 2006
- 4A robotic system based on neural network controllers18 citations · 1999
- 5Obstacle Avoidance Using the Human Operator Experience for a Mobile Robot13 citations · 2000
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- 7A neuro-fuzzy method applied to the motors of a stereovision system6 citations · 2007
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