Papers
16
Total Citations
374
H-Index
9
About
Meyer Nahon is a leading figure in robotics, with key research spanning underwater robotics, mechanical manipulation, and aerial vehicle control. His major contributions include pioneering work on underwater hexapod robots, where he simulated locomotion in challenging aquatic environments, and advancing autonomous capabilities for underwater operations—addressing unique sensing and control challenges. Nahon’s impact is evident in his highly cited papers, such as "Simulation of an underwater hexapod robot" (85 citations) and "Enabling autonomous capabilities in underwater robotics" (58 citations), which have shaped the field. He also made foundational contributions to robotic manipulation, optimizing dynamic forces in mechanical hands (53 citations) and minimizing power losses in cooperating manipulators (31 citations). His work on hyper-redundant mechanisms for biomimetic swimming (50 citations) and bidirectional thrust for aggressive quadrotor flight (14 citations) demonstrates his versatility. Notably, Nahon’s research on reducing shock effects through redundant actuation and compliant contact modeling for space robotics highlights his ability to solve complex, real-world problems. With a career spanning decades, his work continues to inspire students and researchers in robotics.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Simulation of an underwater hexapod robot85 citations · 2008
- 2Enabling autonomous capabilities in underwater robotics58 citations · 2008
- 3Optimization of Dynamic Forces in Mechanical Hands53 citations · 1991
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- 5Minimization of Power Losses in Cooperating Manipulators31 citations · 1992
- 6Reducing the effects of shocks using redundant actuation21 citations · 2002
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- 8Enabling Bidirectional Thrust for Aggressive and Inverted Quadrotor Flight14 citations · 2019
- 9Minimization of Power Losses in Cooperating Manipulators9 citations · 1991
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