Phat C. Vo

Phat C. Vo

Motion Planning Engineer

Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

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About Me

After years of research in mechatronics systems, my ultimate aspiration is to enhance the safety and efficiency of daily life through technological innovation. My focus revolves around leveraging advancements in control theory and motion planning, particularly in the domains of robotics and mobility systems, including autonomous vehicles.

Experiences

Motion Planning Engineer

Dec. 2023 - Present · Autonomous Robot 24Hours 7Days (AR247)

Develop motion planning algorithms for delivery robots, autonomous mobile robots, and self-driving vehicles to determine optimal paths for navigation to their destinations while simultaneously addressing behavior planning. These algorithms should take into account dynamic environments and prioritize safety.

Postdoctoral Researcher

Agu. 2021 - Dec. 2023 · Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)

Research in Motion Planning for Autonomous systems by Predictive Optimal control, Robust-Adaptive MPC and Reinforcement Learning carrying out maximized safety and efficiency under uncertain and time-varying environments. Propose a new planning algorithm based on the merits of sampling-based and optimization-based methods.

Postdoctoral Researcher

Mar. 2021 – Jul. 2021 · University of Ulsan (UOU)

Focused on prioritized transparency in human‑robot interaction for safe collaborative tasks during teleoperation based on optimal control strategies and Improved Reinforcement Learning.

Graduate Researcher

Sept. 2017 – Feb. 2021 · University of Ulsan (UOU)

Handled the time‑delay and data‑packet dropout issues utilizing a predictive control algorithm delivering to effectively address challenges within Network Control Systems. Enhanced the precision of control trajectory and force tracking in robotics by introducing a novel time‑varying adaptive optimal estimator. Additionally, developed renewable and sustainable energy system control projects (Fluid‑based Triboelectric Nanogenerator; Floating Offshore Wind Turbines) to optimize as well as maximize power captured.

Lecturer

Sept. 2015 – Jul. 2017 · Thu Duc College of Technology (TDC)

Lecture courses: Microprocessor Programming, Basic C/C++ Programming, Circuit Design, Power Electronics, Advanced control theory

Graduate Researcher and Teaching Assistant

Sept. 2014 – Jul. 2016 · Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education (UTE)

Designed and developed: Path-Tracking Control and SLAM Algorithm of Reception Robot

Technical Engineer

Sept. 2012 – Agu. 2014 · Automation 5S.

Took primary responsibility for the electrical tasks of the projects (built up control box and main control program), deployed as Auto Parking Car Systems at Bitexco Financial Tower, Lim Tower, HCMC Supreme People’s Court, etc. and Industrial Production Line in CSB Energy Technology Co., Ltd., GS Battery Vietnam Co., Ltd., Hyosung Viet Nam Co., Ltd.

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical and Automotive Engineering

Sept. 2017 - Feb. 2021 · University of Ulsan

Thesis: A Sensorless Reflecting Control for Bilateral Haptic Teleoperation System based on Pneumatic Artificial Muscle Actuators.

M.S. in Mechatronics Engineering

Sept. 2014 - Jun. 2016 · Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education

Thesis: 2D Lidar-Based SLAM Algorithm for Reception Robot.

B.S. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology

Sept. 2009 - Jul. 2013 · Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education

Thesis: Research of a Network System using XBEE communication and its applications.

Publications

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Projects

ERP

Educational Robot Platform (ERP) developed by the WeGo Robotics company and build in MORAI for autonomous driving.

OTW

On The Way (OTW) environment for autonomous vehicles to demonstrate the local planning/decision-making algorithms

ASM

ROS Navigation Stack with AgileX Scout-Mini (ASM) in Gazebo Simulator

Technical Skills

Coding: C/C++, Python, MATLAB
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Hobbies

  • - Sport: Since I was very young, I have been playing soccer. It feels very exciting to score a goal.
  • - Video Making: I love making‑video and always try to capture everything that happens around me.
  • - Technical toys: Creating controllable things is fascinating.
  • - Traveling: I like traveling. I explore beautiful places and experience new things.