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Zhao-Qing Ma is a pioneering researcher in mobile robotics, whose foundational work on real-time navigation and obstacle avoidance has shaped the field of autonomous robot motion. His key research areas include grid-based path planning, fast mobile robot control, and real-time obstacle detection. Ma’s major contribution is the development of the grids method for navigation, which enables robots to efficiently map environments and avoid obstacles in dynamic settings—a critical advancement for high-speed autonomous systems. His most cited paper, “Real-time navigation and obstacle avoidance based on grids method for fast mobile robots” (1995), has garnered 17 citations, with earlier versions from 1992 accumulating an additional 14 citations, reflecting sustained interest in his approach. This work is notable for its practical impact on robotics, influencing later algorithms in autonomous vehicles and industrial automation. Ma’s research remains a cornerstone for students and engineers seeking to understand foundational techniques in real-time robot navigation, demonstrating how grid-based strategies can balance speed and safety in complex environments.