Norman P. Coleman
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3
Total Citations
35
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2
About
Norman P. Coleman is a researcher whose work bridges robotics, control systems, and defense technologies. His key research areas include teleoperation, formation control, and the application of robotic methodologies to weapon pointing systems. Coleman’s major contributions are evident in his development of adaptive formation control for multi-agent robotic teams, where he addressed challenges like obstacle avoidance and operator-induced error compensation. His most cited work, "Semi-autonomous formation control of a single-master multi-slave teleoperation system" (2009, 17 citations), introduced a leader-follower framework that enhances coordination in unconstrained environments. Additionally, his 1992 paper on "Control of Weapon Pointing Systems Based on Robotic Formulation" (16 citations) stands out for modeling helicopter and tank gun-turret systems using robotic principles, a novel approach that automates complex targeting dynamics. Coleman also contributed to the field of hybrid systems, exploring simulation and testing for distributed synthetic theaters of war. Though his citation counts are modest, his work has practical implications for military robotics and autonomous systems, showcasing a career dedicated to integrating robotic theory with real-world defense applications.
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- 2Control of Weapon Pointing Systems Based on Robotic Formulation16 citations · 1992
- 3Hybrid Systems: Models, Simulation, and Testing2 citations · 1994