Yannick Verbelen
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2
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13
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About
Yannick Verbelen is a robotics researcher whose work focuses on the intersection of reconfigurable hardware, modular design, and autonomous systems for hazardous environment inspection. His key research areas include mobile robotics, field-programmable gate array (FPGA) control architectures, and radiation mapping using legged platforms. Verbelen’s major contributions include the development of a reconfigurable and modular mobile robotics platform for remote experiments, where he pioneered an FPGA-based control unit that enables flexible, real-time hardware reconfiguration—a foundational approach for adaptable robotic systems. His most impactful work, the hexapod robotic system for indoor neutron and gamma radiation mapping (2022, 6 citations), demonstrates a practical application of this technology: a six-legged robot that uses ROS-based software and 2D SLAM to autonomously navigate confined, hazardous spaces while continuously recording radiation measurements. This work is notable for addressing the critical need for remote inspection in nuclear environments, where human access is dangerous. With a total of 13 citations across his top papers, Verbelen’s research is gaining recognition for its innovative combination of modular hardware design and autonomous navigation, offering scalable solutions for real-world challenges in nuclear safety and remote experimentation.
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