Rudolf Kálmán

Rudolf Kálmán was a Hungarian-American mathematician renowned for developing the Kalman filter, a mathematical algorithm that improves the accuracy of systems involving uncertainty. It intelligently combines multiple noisy measurements to estimate the true state of a dynamic system, such as a vehicle's position or an aircraft's navigation. The Kalman filter is widely used in engineering, robotics, and navigation technology, enabling real-time, reliable decision-making even with imperfect data. Kálmán’s work has had a profound impact on modern control systems, making precise and efficient automation possible across various fields.