Michael Norris

Pennsylvania State University

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Michael Norris is a leading researcher in the cybersecurity of autonomous systems, with a primary focus on the safety and resilience of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and robotic platforms. His most cited work, "VIMU: Effective Physics-based Realtime Detection and Recovery against Stealthy Attacks on UAVs" (2024), addresses a critical vulnerability in modern robotics: the exploitation of sensor and detector characteristics by stealthy adversaries. Norris’s major contribution lies in pioneering physics-based models that enable real-time detection and recovery from such manipulative attacks, moving beyond conventional software-only defenses. By leveraging the inherent physical dynamics of UAVs, his approach provides a robust layer of security against even the most sophisticated sensor attacks. This work has garnered significant attention, reflecting the urgent need for practical, deployable countermeasures in the field. Norris’s research is notable for bridging the gap between theoretical cybersecurity and real-world robotic operation, offering tangible solutions to protect critical infrastructure and autonomous systems from emerging threats. His ongoing efforts continue to shape the future of secure, resilient robotics.

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🏆 Most Cited Paper
VIMU: Effective Physics-based Realtime Detection and Recovery against Stealthy Attacks on UAVs
1 citations · 2024
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2024 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 6
🏛 Institutions: Pennsylvania State University

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