Saam Ostovari

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Saam Ostovari’s research lies at the intersection of robotics, mechatronics, and embedded control, with a particular focus on developing innovative robotic systems for industrial inspection and education. His most notable contributions center on the design and control of multi-segmented magnetic crawler robots for ship hull inspection. Ostovari introduced a novel robot composed of modular, two-wheeled segments connected by flexible linkages, enabling the robot to navigate complex, discontinuous surfaces such as ship hulls. This work, published in 2014 and 2015, has garnered 7 citations each, demonstrating its foundational impact on the field of climbing and inspection robotics. His research addresses critical challenges in reducing inspection costs and risks to human personnel, offering a practical solution for the maritime industry. Beyond inspection robotics, Ostovari has also contributed to engineering education by developing an interdisciplinary program that leverages open standards and credit-card-sized Linux computers (BeagleBone Black) to create versatile robotic platforms, including a mobile inverted pendulum and a quadrotor. This educational work, cited 4 times, highlights his commitment to making advanced robotics accessible to students. Ostovari’s work exemplifies a blend of practical engineering design, control system validation, and educational innovation.