Michael Frye
Papers
6
Total Citations
29
H-Index
3
About
Dr. Michael Frye is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of swarm robotics, autonomous systems, and STEM education. His work focuses on developing intelligent control systems for multi-robot teams, drawing inspiration from biological swarms and insect navigation to enable collaborative autonomous behavior. Dr. Frye’s most impactful contribution is his foundational research on applying Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) to control biological robot swarms, a paper that has garnered 8 citations and established a core methodology for the field. He has further advanced real-world applications through his work on heterogeneous human-robotic teams for powerline inspection, a 7-citation study that demonstrates a novel system architecture integrating ground and aerial vehicles. Beyond technical robotics, Dr. Frye is a leader in broadening participation in engineering. He founded the miniGEMS STEAM and programming camp for middle school girls from underserved communities, a program that has earned 7 citations and is the subject of ongoing research into its impact on participants' self-efficacy and career development. His work in robot localization using motion capture systems further complements his diverse portfolio, cementing his reputation as a researcher who bridges cutting-edge autonomy with meaningful educational outreach.
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- 2MiniGEMS STEAM and Programming Camp for Middle School Girls7 citations · 2024
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- 5Swarm intelligence for the control of a group of robots2 citations · 2015
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