Piotr Szymak
Papers
13
Total Citations
159
H-Index
8
About
Piotr Szymak is a leading researcher in underwater robotics, specializing in biomimetic underwater vehicles (BUVs) that emulate the undulating propulsion of aquatic organisms. His work focuses on designing energy-efficient, fish-like robots for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. Szymak’s major contributions include pioneering experimental studies on traveling wave parameters to optimize BUV speed, developing innovative low-speed propulsion systems that reduce energy consumption, and creating methods for thrust measurement and autonomous control. His research has garnered over 140 citations, with his most cited paper—on traveling wave impact on BUV speed—receiving 34 citations. Szymak has also advanced multiagent control systems for underwater vehicle teams and applied deep learning, such as pretrained AlexNet, for underwater object recognition. Notable achievements include his work on fuel cell technology for autonomous power supply and his edited volume on mechatronic systems. By bridging biology and engineering, Szymak’s research pushes the boundaries of autonomous underwater exploration, offering practical solutions for stealthy, long-endurance missions.
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- 2Research on biomimetic underwater vehicles for underwater ISR24 citations · 2016
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- 6Selection of Method for Underwater Robot Control12 citations · 2010
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- 9Mechatronic Systems, Mechanics and Materials6 citations · 2011
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