Papers
4
Total Citations
78
H-Index
3
About
Kadda Zemalache is a pioneering researcher in the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) dynamics and control, with a particular focus on under-actuated robotic systems. His work centers on the stabilization, motion planning, and control of four-rotor mini-flying machines, notably the innovative X4 bidirectional rotors rotorcraft. Zemalache’s major contributions include developing and comparing multiple inertial models for X4-flyers, and designing smooth and sliding mode control techniques to manage the complex, non-linear dynamics of these aerial robots. His most cited paper, “Control of an under-actuated system: application a four rotors rotorcraft” (2005), has garnered 42 citations, establishing a foundational approach to stabilizing these challenging platforms. This work, along with his studies on bidirectional rotor configurations and motion planning (each cited 17 times), has significantly advanced the understanding of how to transform control inputs into effective rotor forces. By tackling the inherent instability of under-actuated flying robots, Zemalache has provided critical insights that support the development of more agile and reliable UAVs for a wide range of applications.
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Top Papers
- 1Control of an under-actuated system: application a four rotors rotorcraft42 citations · 2005
- 2Smooth control of an X4 bidirectional rotors flying robot17 citations · 2005
- 3Two inertial models of X4-flyers dynamics, motion planning and control17 citations · 2007
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