Cid C. de Souza

Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP)

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Cid C. de Souza is a leading figure in computational geometry and optimization, whose work bridges theoretical foundations with real-world applications. His research focuses on geometric algorithms, point cloud processing, and robotic perception, with a particular emphasis on the classic "art gallery problem" and its modern variants. De Souza's major contribution lies in demonstrating how classical computational geometry problems gain new relevance in the age of 3D sensing and robotics. His highly cited 2013 work, "Point guards and point clouds" (22 citations), showcases the IRMA3D robot platform's ability to generate high-resolution virtual 3D environments, illustrating how point cloud data from robotic sensors transforms traditional geometric guarding problems into practical challenges for autonomous navigation and environmental reconstruction. This video-based publication has become a touchstone for researchers working at the intersection of geometry and robotics. De Souza's impact is evident in how his work has inspired subsequent studies on sensor placement and coverage in 3D spaces, making him a key contributor to the ongoing dialogue between theoretical geometry and applied robotic systems.