Christopher Nielsen
Papers
12
Total Citations
227
H-Index
7
About
Christopher Nielsen is a leading figure in the field of nonlinear control theory, with a primary focus on path-following control for robotic systems. His research addresses the fundamental challenge of designing controllers that enable robots to approach and traverse a specified path without a pre-defined time parameterization—a critical capability for autonomous navigation. Nielsen’s major contributions include pioneering the application of dynamic transverse feedback linearization (TFL) to car-like robots and mechanical systems, as demonstrated in his most-cited works, which have garnered 73 and 62 citations respectively. His work on coordinated path following for multi-agent systems, such as unicycles and manipulators, further extends this framework to synchronized and heterogeneous robot teams. Nielsen’s impact is underscored by over 220 total citations across his top papers, with notable experimental validations on car-like robots and manipulators. His recent exploration of legible and predictable robot navigation in multi-agent environments highlights his ongoing commitment to socially aware autonomous systems. For students and researchers, Nielsen’s work offers a rigorous yet practical foundation for mastering path-following control, blending theoretical depth with real-world applicability.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
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- 2Path Following for a Class of Mechanical Systems62 citations · 2012
- 3Coordinated path following for unicycles: A nested invariant sets approach22 citations · 2015
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- 5Robust path following for robot manipulators14 citations · 2013
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- 8Path following for mechanical systems: Experiments and examples5 citations · 2011
- 9Position synchronized path following for a mobile robot and manipulator4 citations · 2013
- 10On Legible and Predictable Robot Navigation in Multi-Agent Environments4 citations · 2023