Jushan Chen

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Papers

1

Total Citations

21

H-Index

1

About

Jushan Chen is a rising researcher in robotics and multi-agent systems, with a primary focus on game-theoretic trajectory planning and scalable optimization for autonomous agents. His most notable contribution is the development of **Distributed Potential iLQR**, a groundbreaking algorithm that enables robots to efficiently compute local trajectories while accounting for the strategic interactions of other agents. By formulating multi-agent coordination as a game-theoretic problem, Chen’s work models interaction outcomes as equilibria, allowing robots to anticipate and respond to the behaviors of others in real time. This approach addresses a critical challenge in robotics: scaling game-theoretic planning to multiple agents without sacrificing computational tractability. His 2023 paper on this method has already garnered **21 citations**, reflecting its immediate impact on the field. Chen’s research bridges the gap between theoretical game theory and practical robotic systems, offering a principled framework for safe and cooperative autonomy in crowded or competitive environments. His work is particularly relevant for applications in autonomous driving, drone swarms, and human-robot interaction, where understanding and predicting the intentions of other agents is essential for reliable performance.

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H-Index
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Papers
21
Total Citations
21
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Distributed Potential iLQR: Scalable Game-Theoretic Trajectory Planning for Multi-Agent Interactions
21 citations · 2023
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2023 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 2
🏛 Institutions: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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