Jam Marcos Hernandez

State University of New York at Potsdam

Papers

2

Total Citations

71

H-Index

2

About

Jam Marcos Hernandez is a leading researcher in the safety and reliability of autonomous systems, with a focus on robotics and cyber-physical systems. His most influential work, "Crashing Simulated Planes is Cheap: Can Simulation Detect Robotics Bugs Early?" (2018), has garnered 56 citations and is a cornerstone in the field of simulation-based testing. Hernandez’s core contribution lies in demonstrating that low-cost, high-fidelity simulations can effectively uncover critical software bugs in autonomous systems—such as drones and self-driving vehicles—before they lead to real-world failures. By advocating for early-stage simulation testing, he has helped shift industry practices toward more proactive safety validation. His work addresses the urgent need to protect against potentially catastrophic harm as robotics move from controlled factory environments into everyday consumer applications. Hernandez’s research is widely cited by both academic and industrial teams, underscoring its practical impact. He continues to shape the conversation on how to build trust in autonomous technologies, making his contributions essential reading for students and engineers working at the intersection of robotics, software engineering, and safety-critical systems.

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2
H-Index
2
Papers
71
Total Citations
36
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Crashing Simulated Planes is Cheap: Can Simulation Detect Robotics Bugs Early?
56 citations · 2018
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2018 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 4
🏛 Institutions: State University of New York at Potsdam

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