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Jichiang Tsai is a researcher specializing in autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, and robotics, with a particular focus on drone navigation and unmanned ground vehicles. His work sits at the intersection of deep reinforcement learning, computer vision, and intelligent control systems, contributing meaningful advances to the field of autonomous mobility. Tsai's most recognized contribution is his research on improving drone flight accuracy using deep reinforcement learning, published in 2020 and accumulating 22 citations — demonstrating notable influence within the autonomous aerial systems community. This work built upon his earlier 2019 study, which introduced ArUco marker-based reference systems combined with reinforcement learning to enhance precision during straight take-off, forward flight, and landing sequences. Together, these papers represent a progressive research trajectory aimed at making drones reliable for real-world applications such as search and rescue, inspection, and exploration. Expanding beyond aerial systems, Tsai's 2022 work on autonomous driving using LiDAR sensors and odometry demonstrates his broader interest in intelligent ground vehicle navigation, addressing critical challenges in path planning and obstacle avoidance. His research collectively reflects a commitment to bridging theoretical AI methodologies with practical autonomous systems, making his work particularly relevant for students and engineers pursuing careers in robotics and smart transportation technologies.