Irad Ben‐Gal
Papers
12
Total Citations
176
H-Index
7
About
Irad Ben-Gal is a leading researcher in robotics and autonomous systems, whose work bridges bio-inspired algorithms, remote learning, and quantum control. His key research areas include search and foraging theory, multi-agent coordination, and telerobotics. Ben-Gal's major contributions are exemplified by his highly cited work "Search and Foraging" (2015, 36 citations), which draws from biological principles to optimize robotic and multi-agent search strategies—a foundational benchmark for the field. He has also pioneered advancements in robotic failure management, notably through his "Backup strategy for robots’ failures in an automotive assembly system" (2009, 35 citations), enhancing industrial reliability. In education, Ben-Gal's "Remote learning for the manipulation and control of robotic cells" (2007, 23 citations) has enabled students to operate robotic cells via the internet, democratizing access to hands-on robotics training. His innovative exploration of quantum-controlled mobile robots, as seen in "Navigation of Quantum-Controlled Mobile Robots" (2011, 17 citations), integrates quantum decision-making into navigation, pushing the boundaries of autonomous systems. With over 170 citations across his top works, Ben-Gal's research has significantly impacted both theoretical foundations and practical applications in robotics, from swarm dynamics to industrial automation.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Search and Foraging36 citations · 2015
- 2Backup strategy for robots’ failures in an automotive assembly system35 citations · 2009
- 3Remote learning for the manipulation and control of robotic cells23 citations · 2007
- 4Evaluation of Telerobotic Interface Components for Teaching Robot Operation21 citations · 2011
- 5Navigation of Quantum-Controlled Mobile Robots17 citations · 2011
- 6Search and Foraging: Individual Motion and Swarm Dynamics15 citations · 2015
- 7Fuzzy model of control for quantum-controlled mobile robots10 citations · 2010
- 8Probabilistic mobile robot with quantum decision-making6 citations · 2008
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- 10Cooperative Detection of Multiple Targets by the Group of Mobile Agents5 citations · 2020