Maarten de Waard
Papers
2
Total Citations
19
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2
About
Maarten de Waard’s research focuses on humanoid robotics, autonomous navigation, and rescue robotics, with a particular emphasis on enabling robots to operate effectively in complex, unstructured environments. His most notable contribution is the development of a terrain analysis system for the Atlas robot, which uses sensor data to identify stable footholds for bipedal locomotion. This work, detailed in his 2013 paper (17 citations), directly addressed the challenges of the DARPA Robotics Challenge, where robots must traverse debris-strewn disaster zones. By improving foot placement accuracy, de Waard’s approach enhances a humanoid’s ability to navigate uneven terrain—a critical capability for real-world rescue scenarios. Additionally, as part of the UvA Rescue Team, he contributed to the infrastructure of the RoboCup Virtual Robot competition and advanced visual mapping techniques using aerial platforms. While his citation counts are modest, his work has practical implications for the deployment of humanoid robots in emergency response, bridging the gap between laboratory research and field-ready applications.
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- 1Analysis of flat terrain for the atlas robot17 citations · 2013
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