Kristof Van Laerhoven
Papers
8
Total Citations
58
H-Index
4
About
Kristof Van Laerhoven is a researcher whose work bridges assistive technology, human-robot interaction, and embedded sensing systems. His research spans gaze-based control interfaces, wireless sensor networks, and wearable computing, with a particular focus on developing accessible technologies for people with severe physical disabilities, including those with Locked-in Syndrome. Van Laerhoven's most impactful contribution to date is his 2024 scoping review on gaze and eye tracking-based control methods for assistive robotic arms, which has already accumulated 24 citations, reflecting the growing urgency of accessible robotic control research. His earlier work on integrating wireless sensor networks with the Robot Operating System (ROS), cited 12 times, demonstrated a practical approach to bridging vendor-specific embedded hardware with standardized robotics middleware. His jNode platform for distributed inertial kinematic monitoring further highlighted his expertise in lightweight, wireless motion-sensing infrastructure. More recently, Van Laerhoven has explored novel, low-cost control paradigms, including using ear-worn devices as robot arm controllers and evaluating vibrotactile feedback for eye tracking systems. His 2024 case study on disability requirements underscores a user-centered philosophy. Across his work, Van Laerhoven consistently champions affordable, practical solutions that bring assistive robotics closer to real-world deployment.
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Top Papers
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- 2Connecting Wireless Sensor Networks to the Robot Operating System12 citations · 2013
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- 4Using the eSense Wearable Earbud as a Light-Weight Robot Arm Controller6 citations · 2019
- 5A low-cost prototyping framework for human-robot desk interaction3 citations · 2020
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- 7Integrating Wireless Sensor Nodes in the Robot Operating System2 citations · 2014
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