Daniel C. Hatton

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Daniel C. Hatton is a researcher focused on autonomous marine systems, with a particular emphasis on path planning for unmanned surface vehicles (USVs). His work addresses the critical challenge of navigating complex marine environments filled with both static and moving obstacles, drawing from and extending principles established in mobile robotics. Hatton’s most cited paper, "Efficient optimal path planning of unmanned surface vehicles" (2019), introduces algorithms designed to compute collision-free, optimal routes from start to goal points, contributing to the safety and efficiency of autonomous maritime operations. While his citation count is currently modest—with 4 citations for his leading work—his research lays foundational groundwork for the growing field of autonomous navigation at sea. Hatton’s contributions are particularly relevant as the demand for unmanned vessels increases in applications like ocean exploration, surveillance, and cargo transport. His work underscores the importance of adapting robotic path-planning techniques to the unique challenges of the marine domain, such as dynamic currents and unpredictable obstacles.