Papers
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Total Citations
59
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About
Silviu Filipescu’s research centers on the control, navigation, and autonomy of wheeled mobile robots (WMRs), with a strong emphasis on sliding-mode control, trajectory tracking, and obstacle avoidance. His most cited work, “Sliding-mode trajectory-tracking control for a four-wheel-steering vehicle” (20 citations), introduced a nonlinear controller applicable to a broad class of vehicles, advancing mobile robot behavior. Filipescu also pioneered assistive robotics with “Wheelchair control and navigation based on kinematic model and iris movement” (12 citations), enabling hands-free wheelchair operation for elderly and disabled users through eye-tracking and image processing. His contributions extend to industrial automation, where he modeled hybrid control systems for assembly/disassembly mechatronic lines served by mobile manipulators (10 and 9 citations), and developed integrated algorithms for obstacle avoidance using ultrasound and laser sensors (8 citations). By blending theoretical control methods with practical applications in rehabilitation and manufacturing, Filipescu has built a cohesive body of work that demonstrates how robust control strategies can enhance the safety, accessibility, and efficiency of autonomous robotic systems.
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Top Papers
- 1Sliding-mode trajectory-tracking control for a four-wheel-steering vehicle20 citations · 2010
- 2Wheelchair control and navigation based on kinematic model and iris movement12 citations · 2015
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