Papers
21
Total Citations
244
H-Index
9
About
Antal K. Bejczy is a pioneering figure in robotics, whose work fundamentally shaped the fields of telerobotics, space robotics, and surgical robotics. A key contributor at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, he developed the first dynamic model of robotic manipulators using the Lagrangian formulation, a foundational contribution that has garnered over 27 citations. His research focused on integrating planning and control for robotic systems, with a particular emphasis on advanced operator interfaces that employed preview/predictive displays and calibrated graphics to enhance remote manipulation. Bejczy’s most celebrated achievement was orchestrating the first transatlantic telerobotic surgery experiment in 1993, connecting a surgeon in Italy with a robot at JPL via satellite and optical fiber networks—a landmark event in telemedicine that has earned over 28 citations. His work on dynamic model reduction for robot arm control, with 27 citations, provided simplified yet accurate state equations that improved control efficiency. With over 150 total citations across his top papers, Bejczy’s legacy endures in the safe, reliable, and intelligent motion planning of robot arms for space assembly and laparoscopic surgery, cementing his role as a visionary who bridged Earth-bound and extraterrestrial robotic applications.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Path-based approach to integrated planning and control for robotic systems51 citations · 1996
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- 3Robot arm dynamic model reduction for control27 citations · 1983
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- 5From the Smart Hands to Tele-Operations15 citations · 2016
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- 7Dynamic Analysis for Robot Arm Control12 citations · 1983
- 8Intelligent Motion Planning for Safe and Reliable Control of Robot Arms12 citations · 1993
- 9Control of robot manipulators for handling and assembly in space10 citations · 1983
- 10On the modeling of flexible robot arms9 citations · 1995