Yehuda Elmaliach
Papers
8
Total Citations
426
H-Index
7
About
Yehuda Elmaliach is a pioneering researcher in multi-robot systems, with a primary focus on frequency-based area patrol and coordinated team behaviors. His most significant contributions lie in developing algorithms for multi-robot patrolling under frequency constraints, where teams of mobile robots must repeatedly visit every point in a designated area to monitor its state. His landmark 2009 paper, "Multi-robot area patrol under frequency constraints," has garnered 179 citations, establishing foundational optimization criteria for patrol path generation. Elmaliach also advanced the field with his realistic model of polyline patrolling (94 citations), addressing open-ended fence-like environments. Beyond patrolling, he explored coordination failure diagnosis using distributed constraint satisfaction problems (CSP) and designed ecological interfaces for human operators monitoring tightly-coordinated robot teams. His work on robust multi-robot formations under human supervision (2008) and a comprehensive framework for teamwork in behavior-based robots (2004) further demonstrate his breadth. Elmaliach’s research has profoundly impacted real-world applications in surveillance, security, and autonomous monitoring, making him a key figure in multi-robot coordination and human-robot interaction.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Multi-robot area patrol under frequency constraints179 citations · 2009
- 2Multi-Robot Area Patrol under Frequency Constraints103 citations · 2007
- 3A realistic model of frequency-based multi-robot polyline patrolling94 citations · 2008
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- 6Robust multi-robot formations under human supervision and control9 citations · 2008
- 7Towards a Comprehensive Framework for Teamwork in Behavior-Based Robots7 citations · 2004
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