Mohamed Aymen Slim
University of Sousse, Tunis University, Université de Toulon
Papers
5
Total Citations
115
H-Index
4
About
Mohamed Aymen Slim is a rising force in robotics and optimization, specializing in the development of novel metaheuristic algorithms to solve complex inverse kinematics (IK) problems. His core research focuses on enhancing swarm intelligence—particularly Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) and Salp Swarm Algorithm—by introducing adaptive, fitness-based mechanisms and Beta distribution profiles to better balance exploration and exploitation. His most cited work, "A Multi-Objective Modified PSO for Inverse Kinematics of a 5-DOF Robotic Arm" (47 citations), presents a groundbreaking m-PSO that adapts particle behavior rather than tuning parameters, offering a more robust solution for robotic motion planning. Slim’s β-PSO variant (19 citations) further addresses the critical issue of separating swarm exploration from exploitation, a persistent challenge in PSO. His application of the Bat Algorithm to IK path planning (17 citations) demonstrates his versatility in leveraging bio-inspired computation for real-world robotics. Extending into soft robotics, his 2025 work on optimizing soft actuator geometry and material modeling using metaheuristics signals a new frontier in his research. With a growing citation footprint and a clear trajectory toward intelligent, adaptive robotic systems, Slim’s contributions are shaping the next generation of autonomous motion control.
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Top Papers
- 1A Multi-Objective Modified PSO for Inverse Kinematics of a 5-DOF Robotic Arm47 citations · 2022
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- 3The Beta distributed PSO, β-PSO, with application to Inverse Kinematics19 citations · 2021
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