Nathan van de Wouw
Eindhoven University of Technology, University of Minnesota, Delft University of Technology
Papers
35
Total Citations
847
H-Index
15
About
Nathan van de Wouw is a leading figure in nonlinear control theory and its application to robotic and mechatronic systems. His research spans formation control of multi-agent systems, friction compensation, and the control of complex mechanical systems, including tractor-trailer robots and directional drilling systems. Van de Wouw’s most impactful work includes a virtual structure approach to formation control for unicycle mobile robots, where he introduced mutual coupling between robots to enhance robustness—a contribution that has garnered over 200 citations across related papers. He also made significant strides in friction compensation for robot manipulators, developing a reduced-order observer for velocity estimation that has been cited nearly 90 times. His work on active trailer steering control for tractor-trailer robots, with 76 citations, addresses critical maneuverability challenges. Beyond robotics, van de Wouw has advanced model-based robust control for directional drilling systems, enabling access to unconventional energy resources. His research on hybrid position–force control and humanoid robot motion with impacts further demonstrates his versatility. With over 500 citations across his top papers, van de Wouw’s contributions are foundational in bridging theoretical control advances with practical robotic and industrial applications.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
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- 2Formation control of unicycle mobile robots: a virtual structure approach90 citations · 2009
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- 4Trailer Steering Control of a Tractor–Trailer Robot76 citations · 2015
- 5Model-Based Robust Control of Directional Drilling Systems61 citations · 2015
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- 8Distributed formation control of unicycle robots29 citations · 2012
- 9Tracking control for snake robot joints29 citations · 2007
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