About
David Filliat is a Professor at ENSTA Paris within the Computer Science and Systems Engineering Unit (U2IS), where he serves as Director of the Interdisciplinary Center for Defense and Security Studies (CIEDS). He leads research activities in the Autonomous Systems and Robotics team, focusing on advancing robotics technologies for defense and security applications.
Dr. Filliat's research spans multiple critical areas in robotics, with particular emphasis on perception and learning problems. His work aims to develop methods that simplify robot usage while enhancing robustness and autonomy. His primary research interests include navigation, mapping, planning, applied learning for multi-modal perception, and reinforcement learning applications to mobile robots, drones, and autonomous vehicles. His research integrates theoretical advancements with practical implementations, addressing challenges in both indoor and outdoor environments.
Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trajectory in reinforcement learning, perception systems, and navigation technologies. His work demonstrates increasing sophistication in handling uncertainty, developing robust visual control systems, and creating efficient planning algorithms. Notably, his research shows consistent progression from foundational robotics problems toward more complex multi-modal and multi-task systems that integrate various sensory inputs and decision-making processes.
As Director of CIEDS, Dr. Filliat oversees interdisciplinary research bridging defense and security studies with technological innovation. His leadership connects theoretical robotics research with practical security applications, fostering collaboration across multiple domains to address complex security challenges through technological solutions.
