Van-Duc Phan
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4
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106
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About
Van-Duc Phan is a leading researcher in autonomous robotics, with a primary focus on self-reconfigurable systems and multi-robot coordination in complex, unstructured environments. His work addresses the fundamental challenge of enabling robots to adapt their morphology and behavior to navigate tight spaces, optimize energy consumption, and perform tasks like pavement sweeping without collision. Phan’s most cited paper (78 citations) introduces a novel energy-efficient path planning algorithm for reconfigurable robots, a significant contribution that overcomes the limitations of fixed-shape robots. He has also advanced multi-objective optimization using sensor feedback for instantaneous center of rotation control and developed formation strategies for multi-robot teams in unknown settings. His research on Tetris-inspired tiling self-reconfigurable systems demonstrates long-term autonomy in area coverage. With a strong emphasis on sensor fusion, localization, and real-world deployment, Phan’s work directly impacts the development of more versatile, efficient, and practical autonomous systems for maintenance, inspection, and environmental cleaning.
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