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Olivier Patrouix is a researcher whose work spans autonomous robotics, aerial systems, and advanced manufacturing automation. His early contributions focused on unmanned aerial vehicles, most notably his 2006 design of an outdoor autonomous quadrotor powered by a four-stroke RC engine — a distinctive departure from conventional electric-powered platforms — which garnered 16 citations and demonstrated his interest in robust, real-world robotic systems. His earlier work on ultrasonic sensing, including the BAT aerial telemeter system with its innovative fuzzy logic-based sensor fusion approach, further established his expertise in aerial perception and range measurement. Patrouix subsequently pivoted toward industrial robotics, particularly in the specialized domain of automated fiber placement (AFP) for aeronautical composite manufacturing. Through collaborations with Coriolis Composites on the IMPALA project, he contributed meaningfully to improving robotic precision using force/torque hybrid control and visual servoing schemes — techniques critical to meeting the exacting tolerances demanded by the aerospace industry. His cumulative work across these domains reflects a career bridging experimental aerial robotics and high-precision industrial automation, with a consistent emphasis on sensor integration and control architecture. With over 30 citations across his published work, his research offers valuable foundations for students exploring robotics in both autonomous systems and advanced manufacturing contexts.