Joshua Rafael Sanchez

University of Washington

Papers

1

Total Citations

4

H-Index

1

About

Joshua Rafael Sanchez is a rising researcher at the intersection of virtual reality and robotics, with a primary focus on developing immersive, intuitive interfaces for human-robot interaction. His most-cited work, "Virtual Reality-based Human-Robot Interaction for Remote Pick-and-Place Tasks" (2024), pioneers the use of the Meta Quest 2 as a control medium for remote robotic manipulation. By demonstrating how VR can replace traditional joystick or screen-based controls, Sanchez’s research enhances operator spatial awareness and task efficiency in teleoperation—critical for applications in hazardous environments, manufacturing, and assistive robotics. Though early in his career, his contributions are already gaining traction, with this paper accumulating 4 citations and signaling growing interest in VR-mediated robotics. Sanchez’s work bridges the gap between immersive technology and practical automation, offering a scalable framework for future remote manipulation systems. As the field of human-robot interaction evolves toward more natural and embodied control, his research stands as a foundational step in making robotic teleoperation more accessible and effective.

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H-Index
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Papers
4
Total Citations
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Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Virtual Reality-based Human-Robot Interaction for Remote Pick-and-Place Tasks
4 citations · 2024
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2024 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 13
🏛 Institutions: University of Washington

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