Papers
11
Total Citations
1,202
H-Index
8
About
Aditya A. Paranjape is a leading researcher in aerial robotics, whose work bridges bio-inspired design, swarm intelligence, and autonomous control. His most impactful contribution is the highly cited survey on aerial swarm robotics (634 citations), which has become a foundational resource for researchers exploring the use of low-cost, commoditized hardware for real-world swarm applications. Paranjape is perhaps best known for pioneering the concept of robotic herding, where a single unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) can autonomously steer flocks of birds away from sensitive areas like airport airspace—a breakthrough with direct implications for aviation safety. His work on bio-inspired flight is equally notable, including the development of novel dihedral-based control for flapping-wing aircraft, enabling complex maneuvers like perching. He has also advanced the field of agile flight through dense environments, creating motion primitives that allow UAVs to navigate forests at high speed. With over 1,200 total citations across his top papers, Paranjape’s research consistently addresses high-impact, real-world problems, from counter-swarm tactics to PDE-based boundary control for flexible-wing aircraft.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1A Survey on Aerial Swarm Robotics634 citations · 2018
- 2PDE Boundary Control for Flexible Articulated Wings on a Robotic Aircraft160 citations · 2013
- 3Robotic Herding of a Flock of Birds Using an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle143 citations · 2018
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- 5Motion primitives and 3D path planning for fast flight through a forest85 citations · 2015
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- 7Motion primitives and 3-D path planning for fast flight through a forest15 citations · 2013
- 8Robotic Herding Using Wavefront Algorithm: Performance and Stability13 citations · 2016
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