Papers
6
Total Citations
79
H-Index
4
About
Jochen Welle is a leading researcher in autonomous mobile robotics, with a focus on deploying unmanned systems for hazardous environments. His work spans multi-robot reconnaissance, gas leak detection, and 3D SLAM, addressing critical challenges in industrial safety and CBRNE (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive) threat response. Welle’s most-cited paper (23 citations) introduces autonomous robotic systems for remote gas leak detection and localization in industrial settings, while his equally cited work on multi-robot CBRNE reconnaissance presents a modular, multi-platform prototype for detecting dangerous materials. He has also advanced 3D particle filter SLAM (17 citations), optimizing laser-based techniques for robust mapping in complex environments. Notable contributions include coupled human-machine tele-manipulation for explosive ordnance disposal and door-opening strategies for mobile manipulators without force-torque feedback, enhancing operator assistance in critical tasks. Welle’s research demonstrates a clear impact on practical robotics for dangerous missions, with his papers collectively cited over 80 times, underscoring his role in bridging autonomous navigation and real-world hazard response.
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- 3Optimization techniques for laser-based 3D particle filter SLAM17 citations · 2010
- 4Coupled Human-machine Tele-manipulation8 citations · 2015
- 5Opening doors with a mobile manipulator without force-torque feedback4 citations · 2013
- 6Unmanned Inspection of Large Industrial Environments4 citations · 2012