Papers
14
Total Citations
111
H-Index
6
About
Kevin Wedeward’s research bridges the gap between cutting-edge robotics and real-world impact, with a focus on control systems, educational outreach, and humanitarian applications. His most cited work, “Robotics in the classroom” (31 citations), pioneers an integrated approach to engaging secondary students through hands-on robotics, demonstrating his commitment to STEM education. In control theory, his “New stability results for direct adaptive impedance control” (16 citations) provides foundational algorithms for safe robot-environment interaction, critical for industrial and service robotics. Wedeward’s humanitarian contributions are equally notable: his low-cost outdoor mobile robot platform for landmine detection (7 citations) and subsequent work on unmanned ground vehicles for landmine remediation (6 citations) offer practical, affordable solutions to global hazards. His research on navigation and obstacle avoidance in unknown environments (10 citations) and adaptable outdoor robotic platforms (6 citations) further showcases his expertise in field robotics. As a key member of New Mexico Tech’s Intelligent Systems & Robotics Group, Wedeward has consistently demonstrated how robotics can serve both education and society, with his work cited across control theory, educational technology, and humanitarian engineering communities.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Robotics in the classroom31 citations · 2003
- 2New stability results for direct adaptive impedance control16 citations · 2002
- 3Incorporating robotics into secondary education14 citations · 2003
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- 5Low-cost outdoor mobile robot: a platform for landmine detection7 citations · 2003
- 6An unmanned ground vehicle for landmine remediation6 citations · 2004
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- 8Path planning for a multiple robot system4 citations · 2009
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- 10Terrain aided INS robot navigation: a deferred decision making approach3 citations · 2003