Michael R. Clement
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Michael R. Clement is a leading experimentalist in the field of multi-robot systems, with a primary focus on the live-fly deployment of large-scale fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). His most-cited work, "Live-fly, large-scale field experimentation for large numbers of fixed-wing UAVs" (2016, 83 citations), represents a landmark contribution to swarm robotics. In this paper, Clement details groundbreaking advances in enabling technologies and methodologies for orchestrating dozens of autonomous fixed-wing aircraft in real-world field tests, directly addressing the immense logistical and technical challenges of such operations. By moving beyond simulation to demonstrate robust, large-scale flight coordination, his work has provided a critical blueprint for the practical implementation of UAV swarms in applications ranging from surveillance to environmental monitoring. Clement’s achievements are defined by his ability to bridge the gap between theoretical swarm algorithms and tangible, airworthy systems, establishing him as a key figure in the transition of multi-UAV research from the lab to the sky.
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