Samaneh Elahian

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Samaneh Elahian is a robotics researcher specializing in autonomous navigation and localization in GNSS-denied environments. Her work addresses the critical challenge of enabling robots to explore unknown terrains—whether on Earth, underwater, or on other planets—without relying on satellite signals. Her most notable contribution is the concept of Concurrent Path Planning and Positioning (CPPAP), which integrates path planning with artificial landmark distribution to simultaneously navigate and localize in real-time. This innovative approach, detailed in her 2023 paper, has garnered early recognition with 1 citation, signaling growing interest in her methodology. Elahian’s research bridges the gap between exploration autonomy and robust positioning, offering practical solutions for subterranean, marine, and extraterrestrial missions. Her work is particularly relevant for search-and-rescue operations, planetary rovers, and autonomous underwater vehicles, where GNSS signals are unavailable. By advancing simultaneous planning and positioning, Elahian is shaping the future of resilient, self-sufficient robotic systems.