Jose R. Martinez

About

Jose R. Martinez is a robotics researcher specializing in teleoperation, human-robot interaction, and biomedical engineering applications. His work focuses on developing intuitive master-slave robotic systems that enable remote control of industrial robots for surgical and training purposes. Martinez pioneered the use of consumer-grade sensors like the Microsoft Kinect and Android mobile devices for robotic teleoperation, demonstrating that accessible hardware can effectively control sophisticated industrial manipulators such as the KUKA-KR6. His most cited paper (30 citations) presents an Android-based teleoperation application using sensor fusion, while his research on force feedback algorithms for master-slave surgical systems (9 citations) advances haptic feedback in minimally invasive robotic surgery. Martinez has also contributed to laparoscopic surgical training, developing teleoperated systems that allow surgeons to practice peg transfer exercises remotely. His work bridges the gap between affordable consumer technology and high-precision industrial robotics, making teleoperation more accessible for biomedical applications including rehabilitation, hazardous material handling, and remote surgery training.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Implementation of an Android based teleoperation application for controlling a KUKA-KR6 robot by using sensor fusion

   30 citations · 2013
2. 2
   Master-slave system using Kinect and an industrial robot for teleoperations

   12 citations · 2013
3. 3
   Force feedback algorithms for master slave surgical systems

   9 citations · 2011
4. 4
   Teleoperated Robotic System with Application in Laparoscopic Training: Peg Transfer Test

   2 citations · 2016

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