About

Vincent Creuze is a prominent robotics researcher whose work sits at the intersection of underwater robotics, marine perception, and cable-driven parallel mechanisms. Best known for his contribution to the landmark **Ocean One** project (2016, 240 citations), a humanoid robotic avatar designed for deep-sea exploration and archaeological discovery, Creuze has helped redefine what is achievable in remote oceanic environments. His research addresses some of the field's most persistent challenges, including robust visual localization in murky, dynamic underwater conditions — demonstrated through his widely recognized work on monocular visual odometry for turbid environments (2018, 75 citations). A recurring theme throughout his portfolio is the innovative use of cable-driven actuation systems, from controlling large-scale parallel manipulators like CoGiRo to enhancing the lifting and manipulation capabilities of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs). His more recent work extends these principles toward environmental stewardship, including a robotic platform designed for marine litter removal. Creuze has also contributed significantly to the broader research community through survey literature on marine and underwater robots, cementing his role not only as an innovator but as an educator shaping the next generation of ocean roboticists.

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Total Citations
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Ocean One: A Robotic Avatar for Oceanic Discovery
240 citations · 2016
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2016 (3 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 46
🏛 Institutions: Université de Montpellier, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Laboratoire d'Informatique, de Robotique et de Microélectronique de Montpellier

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