Dongdong Xu

Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology

Papers

Total Citations

125

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About

Dongdong Xu is a leading researcher in swarm robotics, with a primary focus on the coordination and control of multi-robot systems. His work addresses two of the most critical challenges in the field: achieving precise localization and executing reliable formation control. In his highly cited 2014 paper, "Behavior‐Based Formation Control of Swarm Robots" (103 citations), Xu introduced a novel behavior-based control design that enables large groups of mobile robots to coordinate their movements without centralized supervision. He further advanced the state of the art in "Precise Localization and Formation Control of Swarm Robots via Wireless Sensor Networks" (22 citations), where he tackled the persistent bottleneck of limited individual perception by integrating wireless sensor networks for enhanced positioning accuracy. By combining behavior-based strategies with sensor network technologies, Xu has provided practical solutions that bridge the gap between theoretical swarm algorithms and real-world deployment. His contributions are essential reading for any researcher or student looking to understand how to achieve robust, scalable coordination in autonomous robotic swarms.