Jarvis Schultz

Northwestern University

Papers

8

Total Citations

108

H-Index

6

About

Jarvis Schultz is a roboticist whose research lies at the intersection of nonlinear control, trajectory optimization, and autonomous systems. His work focuses on developing algorithms that enable robots to perform complex, dynamic tasks with limited actuation and sensing. Schultz is perhaps best known for pioneering the use of Sequential Action Control (SAC) for real-time trajectory generation, as demonstrated in his highly cited work on information-maximizing control for the Baxter robot (17 citations). He has also made significant contributions to underactuated systems, including trajectory generation for a magnetically-suspended differential drive robot (26 citations), and to the engineering of autonomous theatrical performances with robotic puppets (17 citations). His research on trajectory optimization for well-conditioned parameter estimation (21 citations) has advanced the field of experimental design for dynamical systems. More recently, Schultz has developed efficient computational methods for higher-order variational integrators in robotic simulation and trajectory optimization (7 citations). With over 100 total citations, his work bridges theory and practice, offering robust solutions for high-dimensional and hybrid robotic systems.

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H-Index
8
Papers
108
Total Citations
14
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Trajectory generation for underactuated control of a suspended mass
26 citations · 2012
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2014 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 9
🏛 Institutions: Northwestern University

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