Phat C. Vo

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.

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.

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.

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.

2023. 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).

2023. 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 (Under Review).

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.

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

• - 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.