Gongjun Yan

University of Southern Indiana

Papers

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Total Citations

5

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About

Dr. Gongjun Yan is a leading researcher in autonomous vehicle navigation, with a particular focus on sensor fusion and simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM). His most cited work, "Tightly-Coupled SLAM Integrating LiDAR and INS for Unmanned Vehicle Navigation in Campus Environments" (2024, 5 citations), addresses a critical challenge in mobile robotics: achieving truly autonomous navigation through robust sensor integration. Dr. Yan's major contribution lies in developing tightly-coupled SLAM algorithms that combine LiDAR's high-accuracy ranging with inertial navigation systems (INS), enabling reliable positioning even in challenging conditions like poor lighting. This work directly advances the practical deployment of unmanned vehicles in real-world environments, from campus settings to broader applications. His research demonstrates how laser-based SLAM approaches can overcome traditional limitations, offering a pathway to more resilient autonomous systems. By tackling the fundamental problem of accurate localization—the cornerstone of autonomous navigation—Dr. Yan's contributions are helping bridge the gap between laboratory prototypes and field-ready autonomous vehicles, making him a notable figure in the evolution of mobile robot autonomy.

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Total Citations
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Tightly-Coupled SLAM Integrating LiDAR and INS for Unmanned Vehicle Navigation in Campus Environments
5 citations · 2024
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2024 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 7
🏛 Institutions: University of Southern Indiana

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