Rafael Marques Claro
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4
Total Citations
86
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3
About
Rafael Marques Claro is a leading researcher in autonomous robotics, with a focus on maritime and aerial systems. His work centers on developing robust perception systems for autonomous surface vehicles (ASVs) and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), particularly for challenging offshore environments. Claro’s major contributions include the creation of a 3D perception system for docking-based structure recognition (35 citations), which enhances safety and cost-efficiency in maritime operations. He also pioneered ArTuga, a novel multimodal fiducial marker for precise VTOL UAV landing (32 citations), and developed an end-to-end detection system for offshore landing platforms using early fusion of visual and LiDAR data (16 citations). His research addresses critical gaps in autonomous navigation under adverse conditions, such as low visibility or dynamic sea states. Claro’s notable work includes the design of a Shore Control Centre for multi-domain heterogeneous robotic vehicles, supporting inspection and maintenance of offshore wind energy infrastructure. With a growing citation record, Claro is shaping the future of autonomous systems in maritime and aerial domains, making operations safer and more efficient.
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- 2ArTuga: A novel multimodal fiducial marker for aerial robotics32 citations · 2023
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- 4Shore Control Centre for Multi-Domain Heterogeneous Robotic Vehicles3 citations · 2023