Papers
2
Total Citations
16
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1
About
Jean Lerbet is a distinguished researcher in robotics and mechanical systems, whose work bridges advanced control theory and geometric mechanics. His primary research areas include multi-agent formation control, nonlinear dynamics, and the application of Lie group theory to mechanical systems. Lerbet's most notable contribution is the development of the Flexible Virtual Structure Approach (FVSA) for multi-robot formation motion control, detailed in his highly cited 2011 paper (15 citations). This work provides a rigorous dynamic model for n agents in formation, offering sufficient conditions for stability—a critical advancement for coordinated robotics. In his foundational 2005 paper on the intrinsic formulation of curvilinear systems, Lerbet applies Lie group theory to model complex mechanical systems like robots and satellites, treating each section as rigid and generalizing the system as a differentiable distribution of displacements. While his citation counts reflect a focused, specialized impact, his theoretical contributions are essential for researchers in formation control and geometric mechanics, offering elegant mathematical frameworks for real-world robotic coordination and mechanical system analysis.
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Top Papers
- 1Co-leaders and a flexible virtual structure based formation motion control15 citations · 2011
- 2Intrinsic Formulation of Dynamics of Curvilinear Systems1 citations · 2005