Papers
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Total Citations
103
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About
Yannick Morel is a leading researcher at the intersection of bio-inspired robotics, neurorobotics, and underwater perception. His work draws inspiration from nature—particularly weakly electric fishes—to solve fundamental challenges in robot locomotion and sensing. Morel’s major contributions include developing control frameworks for Central Pattern Generator (CPG)-based movement, enabling precise motion control for swimming robots despite nonlinear and uncertain dynamics. He pioneered the use of electric sensing for underwater positioning and object localization, a technique that mimics electrolocation in fish to navigate cluttered aquatic environments. His research also extends to robotic grasping, where he introduced novel penalty-based methods for simulating rigid body interactions and dynamic grasp quality assessment. With over 100 citations across his most influential works, Morel’s impact is evident in both foundational theory and practical applications. Notably, his work on the ethical and social dimensions of neurorobotics reflects a commitment to responsible innovation. From flapping flight and passive swimming to haptic perception and grasping, Morel’s interdisciplinary contributions continue to shape the future of autonomous, bio-inspired robotic systems.
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Top Papers
- 1Advances in Robotics Research: From Lab to Market19 citations · 2019
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- 3Ethical and Social Aspects of Neurorobotics17 citations · 2020
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- 9Assessing Grasp Quality using Local Sensitivity Analysis3 citations · 2021
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