Viorel Stoian
Papers
12
Total Citations
78
H-Index
6
About
Viorel Stoian is a robotics researcher whose work spans mobile robot control, hyper-redundant manipulators, and intelligent assistive systems. With a career spanning over two decades, his contributions have helped advance foundational methods in robot modeling, motion planning, and intelligent control strategies. Stoian's most influential work focuses on hexapod robot kinematics and dynamics, with his 2011 paper on mathematical modeling and control accumulating 22 citations — a cornerstone reference for multi-legged locomotion research. His early explorations into fuzzy logic and artificial potential field methods for mobile robot navigation, published in 2006 and 2008, demonstrated practical approaches to obstacle avoidance and autonomous movement, collectively attracting significant scholarly attention. A distinctive thread throughout his research is the study of hyper-redundant and tentacle-like manipulators, including cooperative multi-robot grasping systems, work he pioneered as early as 2002. Beyond mechanical systems, Stoian has explored socially relevant applications, including assistive robotics for vulnerable persons in smart home environments, reflecting a commitment to human-centered technology. His diverse body of work, cited across robotics, control engineering, and AI communities, establishes him as a versatile contributor to both theoretical frameworks and applied robotics systems.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Hexapod robot. Mathematical support for modeling and control22 citations · 2011
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- 3Robot Control by Fuzzy Logic9 citations · 2008
- 4A controller for hyper-redundant cooperative robots8 citations · 2002
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- 6Modelling and control aspects of specific mobile robot6 citations · 2008
- 7Hyper-redundant Robot Control System in Compliant Motions4 citations · 2018
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- 9Sensorial system for hyper-redundant arm2 citations · 2014
- 10A control system for cooperating tentacle robots2 citations · 2002