Jovelino Torres dos Santos

Papers

Total Citations

H-Index

About

Jovelino Torres dos Santos is a robotics researcher whose work centers on the development of low-cost, real-time control systems for mobile robots, with a particular emphasis on omnidirectional platforms. His most-cited paper, "Real-time microprocessed system applied to mobile robots control" (2011), introduces a cascaded control architecture that combines discrete PI controllers for wheel speed regulation with a kinematic controller for trajectory tracking. This work demonstrates a practical, accessible approach to mobile robot control, achieving effective performance without the need for expensive hardware. While his citation count (3) is modest, the paper reflects a foundational contribution to embedded systems in robotics, offering a clear methodology for integrating microprocessors into real-time control loops. Santos’s research is notable for its focus on bridging theoretical control strategies with tangible, low-cost implementations, making advanced robotics more accessible to educational and research settings. His work continues to inspire further developments in affordable robotic systems.