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 · STPC Robotics (AR247)
Develop motion planning algorithms for robots and self-driving vehicles to tackle determining optimal paths for robots or vehicles to navigate from their current location to a target destination, while considering obstacles and ensuring 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 · Daewoo Royal System Vietnam Co., Ltd.
Took primary responsibility for the electrical tasks of the projects (built up control box and main control program), deployed all over Vietnam, such 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
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
Journal Articles (selected Control field)
2024. C. P. Vo, P. Jung; T. H. Kim and J. H. Jeon. Efficient Motion Planning with Minimax Objectives: Synergizing Interval Prediction and Tree-Based Planning. IEEE Access.
2024. C. P. Vo, Q. H. Hoang, T. H. Kim and J. H. Jeon. Finite-Time Robust Path-Following Control of Perturbed Autonomous Ground Vehicles Using a Novel Self-Tuning Nonsingular Fast Terminal Sliding Manifold. Mathematics.
2024. J. Lee, S. Kim, C. P. Vo and J. H. Jeon. Deep Reinforcement Learning-based Ride-sharing Autonomous Mobility-on-Demand Systems. Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies (Under Review).
2024. V. D. Phan, C. P. Vo and K. K. Ahn. Adaptive neural tracking control for flexible joint robot including actuator dynamics with disturbance observer. International Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control.
2023. C. P. Vo and J. H. Jeon. An Integrated Motion Planning Scheme for Safe Autonomous Vehicles in Highly Dynamic Environments. Electronics (12.7).
2022. C. P. Vo, J. Lee and J. H. Jeon. Robust Adaptive Path Tracking Control Scheme for Safe Autonomous Driving via Predicted Interval Algorithm. IEEE Access (10), 124333–124344.
2021. C. P. Vo and K. K. Ahn. An Adaptive Finite-Time Force-Sensorless Tracking Control Scheme for Pneumatic Muscle Actuators by an Optimal Force Estimation. IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters (7), 1542-1549.
2021. V. D. Phan, C. P. Vo, H. V. Dao and K. K. Ahn. Actuator Fault-Tolerant Control for an Electro-Hydraulic Actuator Using Time Delay Estimation and Feedback Linearization. IEEE Access (9), 107111 - 107123.
2021. V. D. Phan, C. P. Vo, H. V. Dao and K. K. Ahn. Robust fault-tolerant control of an electro-hydraulic actuator with a novel nonlinear unknown input observer. IEEE Access (16), 30750 - 30760.
2020. C. P. Vo, V. D. Phan, T. H. Nguyen and K. K. Ahn. A Compact Adjustable Stiffness Rotary Actuator based on Linear Springs: Working Principle, Design, and Experimental Verification. Actuators.
2020. C. P. Vo, X. D. To, and K. K. Ahn. A Novel Force Sensorless Reflecting Control for Bilateral Haptic Teleoperation System. IEEE Access (8), 96515 - 96527.
2019. C. P. Vo, X. D. To, and K. K. Ahn. A Novel Adaptive Gain Integral Terminal Sliding Mode Control scheme of a Pneumatic Artificial Muscle system with Time-delay Estimation. IEEE Access (7), 141133 - 141143.
Conferences
2019. C. P. Vo, X. D. To, and K. K. Ahn. Variable Impedance Control for a Robotic Leg with External Uncertainties. 23rd International Conference on Mechatronics Technology (ICMT), Salerno, Italy.
2018. C. P. Vo and K. K. Ahn. Robust network predictive control of DC motor with delay and drop out. International Conference on Mechatronics Technology (ICMT), Jeju, South Korea.
2018. C. P. Vo and K. K. Ahn. High-precision Position Control of Soft Actuator Systems. International Workshop on Active Materials and Soft Mechatronics (AMSM2018), KAIST, Daejeon, South Korea.
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
Programming Language: C/C++, Python, MATLAB, Simulink
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.