https://omerkurkutlu.github.io/research/Recent & Upcoming TalksHugoBlox Kit (https://hugoblox.com)en-usThu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://omerkurkutlu.github.io/media/icon_hu_eee4a95885829ab2.pnghttps://omerkurkutlu.github.io/research/https://omerkurkutlu.github.io/research/example/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://omerkurkutlu.github.io/research/example/<p>My research focuses on developing intelligent autonomous robotic systems capable of operating safely and efficiently in complex real-world environments. I am particularly interested in perception-driven autonomy for resource-constrained robots, combining computer vision, deep reinforcement learning, and embedded AI.</p> <p>My current research directions include:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Vision-Based Autonomous Navigation</strong> using monocular cameras</li> <li><strong>Tiny Drone Autonomy</strong> for indoor and GPS-denied environments</li> <li><strong>Vision-Language-Action (VLA) Models</strong> for robotic navigation</li> <li><strong>Deep Reinforcement Learning</strong> for obstacle avoidance and motion planning</li> <li><strong>TinyML and Edge AI</strong> for battery-powered and batteryless devices</li> <li><strong>Simulation-to-Real Transfer</strong> using ROS, Gazebo, Isaac Sim, and Webots</li> </ul> <p>My long-term goal is to develop intelligent robotic systems that can perceive, reason, and navigate autonomously while operating under strict computational and energy constraints.</p>