Thanh Bo Cao

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Thanh Bo Cao is a robotics researcher whose work focuses on the design, modeling, and control of novel mobile robotic platforms. His primary contributions lie in the development of dynamically stable robots, with a particular emphasis on ball-balancing systems. His most cited work, "Design and Control of a Ball-balancing Robot" (2018), presents the complete design and prototype of a robot with a hexagonal prism body, actuated by three DC motors with omni-wheels. In this paper, Cao derived the equations of motion using the Lagrangian method and linearized them to obtain a state-space model, which was then used to implement a Linear Quadratic Regulator (LQR) for stable control. This work demonstrates his ability to integrate mechanical design with advanced control theory, achieving dynamic balance and maneuverability. While his citation count is currently modest, his research represents foundational work in the field of underactuated robotics, offering a clear, step-by-step methodology for building and controlling complex, non-holonomic systems. Cao’s contributions are valuable for students and researchers interested in the practical application of control theory to real-world robotic systems.