Papers
11
Total Citations
71
H-Index
5
About
Weimin Qi is a leading researcher in autonomous sailing robotics, focusing on energy-efficient, long-duration maritime systems. Their major contributions include pioneering energy management strategies for long-term sailing robots, developing a Kelvin wake avoidance scheme using orientation-restricted Dubins paths for safe navigation, and proposing a switched systems approach for stable station keeping in ocean observation missions. Qi also advanced collision avoidance methods based on the RRS protocol and risk assessment control, enhancing the safety of autonomous sailboats with restricted maneuverability. With over 70 citations across key publications, their work on the Sailboat Test Arena (STAr) and data-driven visualization platforms using Unreal Engine 5 has provided accessible, low-cost testing environments for the research community. Notably, Qi’s integration of Hololens2 for remote simulation and YOLOv5-based object recognition demonstrates a commitment to bridging virtual and real-world sailing robot applications. Their research is instrumental in advancing sustainable ocean exploration and autonomous surface vehicle technology.
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- 1Toward Long-Term Sailing Robots: State of the Art From Energy Perspectives24 citations · 2022
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- 5Collision Avoidance for Autonomous Sailboats Based on RRS Protocol5 citations · 2019
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- 7A Data-driven Visualization Platform for Sailing Robots4 citations · 2023
- 8Indoor object recognition based on YOLOv5 with EIOU loss function3 citations · 2023
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