Mikael Pohjola

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Mikael Pohjola’s research lies at the intersection of wireless communication and multi-robot control, with a focus on ensuring reliable coordination even when network links are unreliable. His key contributions center on the design and evaluation of routing protocols for mobile robot squads operating over multihop wireless networks. In his most cited work, “Wireless control of mobile robot squad with link failure” (2008, 16 citations), Pohjola systematically compared single-path and multipath routing strategies, with and without traffic prioritization, to maintain control stability during communication breaks caused by robot mobility. This work was foundational in showing how network-layer choices directly impact control performance in dynamic, real-world scenarios. His follow-up study (2009, 9 citations) further explored the tight coupling between network and control performance, highlighting the trade-offs inherent in wireless control systems. Though his citation counts are modest, Pohjola’s research is notable for its practical, problem-driven approach—addressing the real challenge of link failures that plague mobile robotics. His work has informed subsequent studies on resilient multi-robot coordination and remains a reference for researchers designing wireless control architectures for autonomous teams.