Qi Gong

University of California, Santa Cruz, Naval Postgraduate School

Papers

Total Citations

170

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About

Qi Gong is a leading researcher in autonomous systems, motion planning, and real-time optimal control, with a particular focus on advancing the capabilities of autonomous vehicles and spacecraft. His most cited work, "Pseudospectral Motion Planning for Autonomous Vehicles" (2009, 61 citations), introduces a novel discipline-based approach that synthesizes various motion planning techniques, such as artificial potential functions, into a unified framework for efficient and reliable autonomous navigation. In "Automatic Mass Balancing of a Spacecraft Three-Axis Simulator: Analysis and Experimentation" (2013, 59 citations), Gong addresses a critical challenge in spacecraft validation by developing methods to reduce gravitational torque on simulators, enabling more accurate testing of attitude control systems. His foundational paper "Practical stabilization through real-time optimal control" (2006, 39 citations) proposes a transformative solution to infinite-horizon nonlinear optimal control, leveraging domain transformations for real-time feedback implementation. Additionally, Gong's work on smooth proximity computation for collision-free control of multiple robotic manipulators (2009, 11 citations) demonstrates his expertise in handling complex multi-agent environments. With over 170 total citations, Gong's contributions are essential reading for students and researchers in robotics, control theory, and aerospace engineering, offering practical and theoretical insights that push the boundaries of autonomous system design.