Simon Chaput
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2
Total Citations
40
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About
Simon Chaput is a leading researcher in the design of ultra-miniaturized, energy-efficient integrated circuits for autonomous micro-robotics. His work focuses on the intersection of power electronics, system-on-chip (SoC) integration, and closed-loop control, specifically targeting the extreme constraints of insect-scale pico-aerial vehicles. Chaput’s major contributions include the demonstration of a fully integrated, battery-powered SoC in 40-nm CMOS for controlling flapping-wing robots, a breakthrough that addresses the critical challenges of weight, power, and real-time performance for autonomous flight. His 2017 paper on this SoC has garnered 24 citations, while his earlier 2015 work on a multi-chip system for the same application has received 16 citations. These achievements represent foundational steps toward realizing autonomous, bee-sized flying robots, showcasing Chaput’s ability to push the boundaries of integrated circuit design for emerging, resource-constrained platforms. His research is instrumental in enabling next-generation microrobots for environmental monitoring, search-and-rescue, and precision agriculture.
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- 2A multi-chip system optimized for insect-scale flapping-wing robots16 citations · 2015