Estrellina Pacis Rius
Papers
2
Total Citations
5
H-Index
2
About
Estrellina Pacis Rius is a pioneering researcher in autonomous robotics, specializing in the development of intelligent behaviors for unmanned systems operating in complex, unstructured environments. Her work focuses on enabling man-portable robots to navigate, map, and explore challenging urban settings with minimal human intervention. Rius’s major contributions include the design and field testing of advanced autonomous behaviors that allow robots to operate effectively in the cluttered, dynamic conditions typical of cities and indoor spaces. Her foundational papers, such as “Test results of autonomous behaviors for urban environment exploration” (2009, 3 citations) and “Development and demonstration of autonomous behaviors for urban environment exploration” (2012, 2 citations), document critical advancements in sensor payload integration and real-world navigation. These efforts were conducted through collaborative projects involving government labs, private industry, and academia, notably at the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific (SSC Pacific). Rius’s work has laid essential groundwork for practical, deployable autonomous systems, influencing subsequent research in military and civilian robotics. Her achievements highlight the vital role of rigorous experimentation in transitioning autonomous technologies from the lab to real-world urban environments.
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- 1Test results of autonomous behaviors for urban environment exploration3 citations · 2009
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