Frederico Luiz Martins de Sousa
Vale Technological Institute, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto
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2
Total Citations
46
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About
Frederico Luiz Martins de Sousa is a leading researcher in mobile robotics, with a primary focus on semi-autonomous inspection and mapping in confined spaces. His most influential work, "Towards Semi-autonomous Robotic Inspection and Mapping in Confined Spaces with the EspeleoRobô" (2021, 44 citations), introduces a novel robotic platform designed for navigating and mapping challenging, inaccessible environments such as caves and pipelines. This contribution is critical for advancing safety in hazardous inspection tasks. Sousa also explores deep-learning-based visual odometry models for mobile robotics, addressing the fundamental challenge of position estimation for autonomous navigation. By leveraging neural networks, his work enhances the accuracy and robustness of odometry systems, which are essential for reliable robotic operation in unstructured settings. His research bridges practical field deployment with cutting-edge AI techniques, making significant strides toward fully autonomous systems. With a growing citation impact, Sousa’s work is shaping the future of robotic exploration and inspection in extreme environments.
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- 2Deep-Learning-Based Visual Odometry Models for Mobile Robotics2 citations · 2021