Papers
52
Total Citations
3,410
H-Index
25
About
Jonathan Fink is a prominent roboticist whose research sits at the intersection of multi-robot systems, aerial robotics, and cyber-physical systems. He is perhaps best known for his pioneering contributions to cooperative manipulation and transportation using aerial robots — work that fundamentally advanced how multiple unmanned aerial vehicles can collaboratively carry payloads via cables in three-dimensional space. His papers on this topic from 2010 have collectively amassed nearly 1,300 citations, establishing them as foundational references in the field. Beyond aerial manipulation, Fink has made significant strides in multi-robot coordination under real-world constraints. His research on caging-based manipulation, experimental validation of large robot teams, and decentralized control strategies reflects a commitment to bridging theoretical frameworks with practical deployment. A recurring theme across his work is robustness — particularly ensuring network connectivity and wireless communication in autonomous robot teams operating in unpredictable environments, contributions that have attracted over 270 citations across related publications. Fink's research on radio signal mapping using Gaussian processes and his applied work in disaster-relief scenarios further demonstrate the breadth and societal relevance of his contributions. For students entering multi-robot systems or autonomous coordination research, Fink's body of work represents an essential and highly cited foundation.
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Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Cooperative manipulation and transportation with aerial robots628 citations · 2010
- 2Cooperative Manipulation and Transportation with Aerial Robots466 citations · 2010
- 3Robotics: Science and Systems V374 citations · 2009
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- 6Multi-robot manipulation via caging in environments with obstacles148 citations · 2008
- 7Experimental Testbed for Large Multirobot Teams121 citations · 2008
- 8Robust Control of Mobility and Communications in Autonomous Robot Teams116 citations · 2013
- 9Online methods for radio signal mapping with mobile robots108 citations · 2010
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