Volkan Sezer
Papers
19
Total Citations
357
H-Index
7
About
Volkan Sezer is a leading researcher in autonomous mobile robotics, best known for pioneering the "Follow the Gap Method" (FGM), a geometric obstacle avoidance algorithm that has become a cornerstone in local navigation. His seminal 2012 paper introducing FGM has garnered over 200 citations, establishing him as a key figure in the field. Sezer’s major contributions lie in enhancing robot safety and efficiency by directing robots through the largest, safest gaps toward a goal, though he acknowledged FGM’s limitations in accounting for robot dynamics. To address this, he developed hybrid approaches like the "Follow the Gap with Dynamic Window Approach," which integrates geometric gap selection with dynamic constraints, earning over 30 citations. His work extends to path tracking optimization, comfort-aware navigation, and novel methods like the "Follow the Obstacle Circle Method." Beyond algorithms, Sezer has applied his expertise to practical systems, including a tennis ball collector robot and an autonomous wheelchair testbed, demonstrating real-world impact. His research also explores deep reinforcement learning for motion planning under variable payloads, showcasing versatility. With multiple papers on gap-based navigation and over 300 total citations, Sezer’s innovations continue to influence autonomous vehicle and robot navigation research.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1A novel obstacle avoidance algorithm: “Follow the Gap Method”201 citations · 2012
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- 3Improved Follow the Gap Method for obstacle avoidance24 citations · 2017
- 4Follow the Gap with Dynamic Window Approach22 citations · 2018
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- 7Design and Control of a Tennis Ball Collector Robot9 citations · 2018
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