Papers
20
Total Citations
347
H-Index
11
About
Marie Babel is a prominent robotics researcher whose work sits at the intersection of assistive technologies, autonomous navigation, and medical robotics. Best known for her pioneering contributions to wheelchair mobility assistance, Babel has developed innovative frameworks that blend visual servoing, human-aware navigation, and semi-autonomous control to meaningfully enhance the independence and quality of life for people with mobility impairments. Her 2014 paper on autonomous corridor following and doorway passing in a wheelchair has garnered 78 citations, establishing her as a leading voice in assistive robotics. Her broader portfolio, including the clinically validated HandiViz driving assistance system and the EU-funded ADAPT project on next-generation smart wheelchairs, reflects a consistent commitment to translating research into real-world impact. Beyond mobility assistance, Babel has made notable contributions to medical robotics, including flexible needle steering under ultrasound guidance with haptic feedback — work increasingly relevant to minimally invasive clinical procedures. Her research on social robot navigation, crowd benchmarking, and human group interaction further demonstrates her interdisciplinary reach. With over 280 cumulative citations, Babel's body of work offers an invaluable resource for students and researchers exploring the frontiers of human-centered robotics.
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- 5Corridor following wheelchair by visual servoing21 citations · 2013
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- 7Simple monocular door detection and tracking20 citations · 2013
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- 10On equitably approaching and joining a group of interacting humans12 citations · 2015