Papers
8
Total Citations
110
H-Index
5
About
Alexander Schaub is a pioneering researcher in autonomous robotics and electric vehicle technology, best known for his groundbreaking work on the ROboMObil (ROMO)—a highly innovative robotic electric vehicle. His most cited paper (49 citations) introduces the Wheel Robot concept, integrating drivetrain, brakes, steering, and dampers into each wheel, enabling unprecedented maneuverability through intelligent central control. Schaub’s major contributions lie at the intersection of perception and reactive control, particularly using monocular cameras for obstacle avoidance and autonomous navigation. His 2016 paper on reactive obstacle avoidance (30 citations) demonstrates a novel approach that clusters optical flow to detect dynamic obstacles and exploits epipolar geometry for collision-free path planning. He has also advanced autonomous parking systems and simulation frameworks for AI testing using Modelica. Schaub’s work is distinguished by its focus on robust, camera-based autonomy that connects perception directly to control in sensor data space, reducing sensitivity to calibration errors. His research has laid critical groundwork for highly maneuverable, vision-driven autonomous vehicles, making him a key figure in the evolution of intelligent electric mobility and reactive robotics.
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Top Papers
- 1ROMO - THE ROBOTIC ELECTRIC VEHICLE49 citations · 2011
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- 3Autonomous Parking using a Highly Maneuverable Robotic Vehicle8 citations · 2014
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- 5Robotic Electric Vehicle with Camera-Based Autonomy Approach5 citations · 2011
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- 8Direct homography control for highly maneuverable vehicles2 citations · 2014