Randal W. Beard

Brigham Young University — United States

Computer Science · Physical Sciences

59h-index32.7kcitations322works1.32yr avg
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Research Topics

Robotic Path Planning Algorithms(102), Robotics and Sensor-Based Localization(85), Distributed Control Multi-Agent Systems(72), Guidance and Control Systems(60), Adaptive Control of Nonlinear Systems(49)

Publications322 total

Spline-Based Factor-Graph Optimization with High-Grade Inertial Sensors
NAVIGATION Journal of the Institute of Navigation·2026Open Access
Robust Vision-Based Range and Bearing Estimation With Minimal Maneuvering
2026
A Geometry-Driven Approach to Detecting and Tracking Multiple Aerial Objects
Lecture notes in computer science·2026
How to Adapt Control Barrier Functions? A Learning-Based Approach with Applications to a VTOL Quadplane
2025· 1 cited
Non-Uniform B-spline Trajectory Optimization using Control Point Representation Transformations
2025
Vision-Based Collision Avoidance and Path Planning for UAVs Using Bearing and Pixel Area
2025· 2 cited
Time-Synchronized B-Spline Path Planning for Multi-Agent UAV Systems with Fixed Speed Profiles
2025
Multiple Moving Object Detection and Tracking Across Complex Terrain and Skylines
2025· 2 cited
Continuous-Time Estimation in the Flat Output Space Using B-Splines
2025
Low-SWaP GNSS-denied Navigation using LTE Signals of Opportunity
2025
Real-Time B-Spline Path Planning for Vision-Based Collision Avoidance
2025· 2 cited
How to Adapt Control Barrier Functions? A Learning-Based Approach with Applications to a VTOL Quadplane
arXiv (Cornell University)·2025Open Access
An Introduction to the Invariant Extended Kalman Filter [Lecture Notes]
IEEE Control Systems·2024· 3 cited
Observable GNSS-IMU Sliding Window Filtering Using Differential Flatness
2024
Avoidance of Constant Velocity Targets Using Bearing and Time- to-Collision
2024· 3 cited
Continuous-time Trajectory Estimation: A Comparative Study Between Gaussian Process and Spline-based Approaches
arXiv (Cornell University)·2024· 7 citedOpen Access
Offline GNSS/Camera Extrinsic Calibration Using RTK and Fiducials
IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters·2023
Tracking Multiple Unmanned Aerial Vehicles on SE(3) Using a Monocular Camera
IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems·2022· 3 cited
Continuous-Time Trajectory Estimation for Differentially Flat Systems
IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters·2022· 3 cited
The Integrated Probabilistic Data Association Filter Adapted to Lie Groups
IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems·2022· 7 citedOpen Access
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Frequent Co-authors

Timothy W. McLain(20), Wei Ren(9), Derek Kingston(9), Jonathan Lawton(4), Michael A. Goodrich(4), Wei Ren(3), Bobbi Young(3), D. Blake Barber(3), Morgan Quigley(3), Wei Ren(2), Ella Atkins(2), Fred Y. Hadaegh(2), Erik P. Anderson(2), G.N. Saridis(2), John T. Wen(2), Derek R. Nelson(2), David W. Casbeer(2), Joshua Redding(2), Clark N. Taylor(2), Stephen R. Griffiths(2)