Thomas von Numers

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland

Papers

3

Total Citations

41

H-Index

3

About

Thomas von Numers is a pioneering researcher in autonomous multi-robot systems and intelligent environment interaction. His work focuses on how mobile robots can co-evolve with and communicate within their working environments, particularly through local information storage and data carrier systems. In his highly cited 1996 paper (22 citations), von Numers introduced the concept of co-evolution between multiple autonomous robots and their surroundings, enabling decentralized intelligence through local information storage. His 1995 work (15 citations) further developed an Intelligent Data Carrier System for local communication between cooperative robots and their environment, laying groundwork for distributed robotic coordination. Von Numers also made notable contributions to industrial automation, developing an integrated robotic vehicle control system for outdoor container handling (1997, 4 citations). This system emphasized real-time environment perception for autonomous or semi-autonomous operation in loading terminals. His research bridges theoretical multi-robot systems with practical industrial applications, demonstrating how local communication and environmental adaptation can enable robust, scalable robotic cooperation.

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H-Index
3
Papers
41
Total Citations
14
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Co-evolution of a multiple autonomous robot system and its working environment via intelligent local information storage
22 citations · 1996
📈 Most Prolific Year: 1996 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 13
🏛 Institutions: VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland

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