Benjamin P. Dolgin
Papers
9
Total Citations
361
H-Index
7
About
Benjamin P. Dolgin is a pioneering engineer whose research bridges extraterrestrial exploration, robotics, and haptic feedback systems. His most influential work centers on drilling technologies for space missions, particularly the development of the Ultrasonic/Sonic Driller/Corer (USDC), a low-power, low-preload device capable of penetrating diverse materials—from ice to basalt—without sharpened bits. This innovation, detailed in his 2002 paper (42 citations), directly addresses the challenges of sampling in low-gravity environments on Mars, Europa, and asteroids. His seminal 2008 paper on drilling systems (194 citations) further advanced rotary drilling optimization, enhancing performance for subsurface exploration. Beyond planetary science, Dolgin explored electrorheological fluids for force feedback devices (46 citations) and contributed to teleoperated surgery simulations through the MEMICA haptic system (32 citations). His work also includes practical applications like real-time paint residue detection for naval maintenance. With a career spanning NASA missions and robotic surgery, Dolgin’s contributions have profoundly impacted both space exploration and remote operation technologies, earning him recognition as a key figure in developing tools for extreme environments.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Drilling Systems for Extraterrestrial Subsurface Exploration194 citations · 2008
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- 3Ultrasonic/sonic driller/corer (USDC) as a sampler for planetary exploration42 citations · 2002
- 4Virtual reality robotic telesurgery simulations using MEMICA haptic system32 citations · 2001
- 5Virtual reality robotic operation simulations using MEMICA Haptic System22 citations · 2000
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- 7Residue detection for real-time removal of paint from metallic surfaces8 citations · 2001
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