About

Ha Quang Thinh Ngo is a prolific robotics and automation researcher whose work spans human-robot interaction, autonomous navigation, cyber-physical systems, and intelligent manufacturing. Best known for his pioneering contributions to socially aware robot navigation, Ngo has advanced the field by integrating psychological safety and human comfort into autonomous systems — work that has garnered 37 citations and helped redefine how mobile robots coexist with people in dynamic environments. His research extends into vision-based deep learning for waste classification, fuzzy sliding mode control for manipulators, and high-performance motion controllers for delta robots, reflecting a remarkably broad technical range. Notably, Ngo has also championed engineering education reform, designing open multi-disciplinary platforms for project-based learning through Arizona State University's HEEAP initiative. His contributions to smart warehouse management via EtherCAT technology and cyber-physical disinfection robots underscore his commitment to Industry 4.0 applications. With work addressing assistive devices for Parkinson's patients and solar panel maintenance robotics, Ngo's research consistently bridges theoretical innovation with meaningful real-world impact, accumulating nearly 200 citations across a diverse and growing portfolio.

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H-Index
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Develop the socially human-aware navigation system using dynamic window approach and optimize cost function for autonomous medical robot
37 citations · 2014
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2023 (7 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 48
🏛 Institutions: Ho Chi Minh City University of Transport, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Dong-Eui University, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology

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