Papers
6
Total Citations
51
H-Index
4
About
John Broderick’s research lies at the critical intersection of energy efficiency, autonomy, and mobility for unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs). His primary contributions focus on characterizing and managing the energy consumption of mobile robots to extend mission duration and reliability. His most cited work, “Characterizing Energy Usage of a Commercially Available Ground Robot: Method and Results” (26 citations), established a foundational methodology for understanding how ground robots consume power during constant-velocity travel. Broderick further advanced this field by developing hybrid systems frameworks for integrating multiple power sources—such as fuel cells, batteries, and ultra-capacitors—into UGV power systems, and by creating supervisory traction control models to prevent slipping in unstructured environments. His work on maximizing area coverage while conserving energy, and on battery and mission management, directly addresses the practical challenge of keeping ground robots operational for longer periods. Conducted at the University of Michigan’s Automotive Research Center with support from US Army TARDEC, Broderick’s research has shaped how engineers approach energy-aware path planning and power system design for autonomous systems, making his work essential reading for anyone developing long-duration robotic missions.
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Top Papers
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- 2Modeling and simulation of an unmanned ground vehicle power system10 citations · 2014
- 3Supervisory traction control for a slipping UGV5 citations · 2013
- 4Maximizing Coverage for Mobile Robots While Conserving Energy4 citations · 2012
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