Paulo Leica

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Paulo Leica is a robotics and control systems researcher whose work spans autonomous vehicle coordination, human-robot interaction, and intelligent control strategies. His research has made meaningful contributions to the field of multi-robot systems, particularly through the development of null-space-based formation control frameworks. His 2016 paper on 3D formation control of autonomous vehicles has garnered 36 citations, establishing him as a notable voice in decentralized coordination strategies. Leica has also advanced bilateral teleoperation techniques, with his P+D plus sliding mode control approach for mobile robot teleoperation attracting 32 citations, reflecting strong community interest in robust remote-control methodologies. A recurring theme in Leica's portfolio is the integration of intelligent algorithms with classical control theory. His application of LAMDA — a machine learning-inspired approach — to both mobile robots and aerial manipulators demonstrates a commitment to bridging data-driven and model-based control. His work on human-robot interaction, including guiding systems and intention-based physical interaction, further broadens his impact into assistive robotics. With over 175 cumulative citations across ten notable publications, Leica represents a versatile contributor to modern robotics, offering solutions that are both theoretically rigorous and practically relevant across ground, aerial, and cable-driven robotic platforms.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   3D Formation Control of Autonomous Vehicles Based on Null-Space

   36 citations · 2016
2. 2
   P+d Plus Sliding Mode Control for Bilateral Teleoperation of a Mobile Robot

   32 citations · 2018
3. 3
   Control of bidirectional physical human–robot interaction based on the human intention

   19 citations · 2016
4. 4
   LAMDA Control Approaches Applied to Trajectory Tracking for Mobile Robots

   18 citations · 2021
5. 5
   Switched Control to Robot-Human Bilateral Interaction for Guiding People

   16 citations · 2014
6. 6
   Hybrid Controller based on Null Space and Consensus Algorithms for Mobile Robot Formation

   14 citations · 2022
7. 7
   Trajectory Tracking Control for Aerial Manipulator Based on Lyapunov and Sliding Mode Control

   13 citations · 2018
8. 8
   Dynamic obstacle avoidance based on time-variation of a potential field for robots formation

   10 citations · 2017
9. 9
   LAMDA Controller Applied to the Trajectory Tracking of an Aerial Manipulator

   10 citations · 2021
10. 10
    Controller Based on Null Space and Sliding Mode (NSB-SMC) for Bidirectional Teleoperation of Mobile Robots Formation in an Environment with Obstacles

    7 citations · 2019

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