Nikos C. Tsourveloudis
Technical University of Crete, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Papers
18
Total Citations
470
H-Index
10
About
Nikos C. Tsourveloudis is a leading figure in intelligent robotics and autonomous systems, whose work has fundamentally advanced how mobile robots perceive and navigate complex, dynamic environments. His most significant contributions lie in the integration of electrostatic potential fields (EPF) with fuzzy logic for real-time path planning, a novel approach detailed in his highly cited works from 2000 and 2001, which have garnered over 240 citations combined. By mapping environments into resistor networks and fusing sensor data through layered fuzzy inference engines, Tsourveloudis created robust navigation systems capable of collision-free movement without assumptions about environmental information. Beyond navigation, he has made substantial contributions to robotic manipulation, notably through the design of reconfigurable gripper systems for limp material handling—a project that secured five years of funding and produced multiple prototype systems. His work also extends to low-cost modular robot vehicles for education, neuro-fuzzy suction control, and virtual reality testbeds for mobile robotics. With over 400 total citations across his most influential papers, Tsourveloudis’s research continues to inspire innovations in autonomous vehicle navigation and intelligent robotic manipulation.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
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- 3Design fundamentals of a reconfigurable robotic gripper system55 citations · 2000
- 4Fuzzy logic based autonomous skid steering vehicle navigation35 citations · 2003
- 5Suction Control of a Robotic Gripper: A Neuro-Fuzzy Approach25 citations · 2000
- 6A low cost modular robot vehicle design for research and education20 citations · 2007
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- 8An overview of the University of Louisiana robotic gripper system project15 citations · 2002
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- 10Virtual reality testbed for mobile robots10 citations · 2003