Vianney Papot

Papers

2

Total Citations

5

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2

About

Vianney Papot is a robotics researcher specializing in advanced control strategies for off-road mobile robots, with a particular focus on bi-steerable and four-wheel steering platforms. His major contribution lies in developing adaptive multi-control law strategies for path tracking in challenging, uneven terrains. His most-cited work, "Path Tracking of a Bi-steerable Mobile Robot: An Adaptive Off-road Multi-control Law Strategy" (2018), proposes a novel control algorithm that significantly enhances the maneuverability of off-road robots compared to traditional car-like or skid-steered designs. By leveraging the dual steering axles, Papot's approach reduces friction-induced energy loss while improving trajectory precision—a critical advancement for autonomous agricultural, forestry, or exploration vehicles. Though his citation counts are modest (3 and 2 citations), his work addresses a niche but vital gap in field robotics: robust control under real-world, non-ideal conditions. Papot’s research is particularly valuable for engineers designing robots that must navigate unpredictable outdoor environments, where conventional steering methods fail. His contributions underscore the importance of adaptive, terrain-aware control in pushing the boundaries of autonomous off-road mobility.

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Papers
5
Total Citations
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Path Tracking of a Bi-steerable Mobile Robot: An Adaptive Off-road Multi-control Law Strategy
3 citations · 2018
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2018 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 5

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