Suat Karakaya

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Suat Karakaya is a robotics and autonomous systems researcher whose work spans mobile robotics, brain-computer interfaces, and human-machine interaction. His research focuses on developing practical, intelligent systems that bridge the gap between human intent and robotic action, with particular emphasis on indoor mobile robot platforms, sensor fusion, and obstacle avoidance. Karakaya's most impactful contribution is his 2017 work on a multi-sensor brain-computer interface for a robotic wheelchair, which has garnered 59 citations and represents a significant advance in assistive technology for individuals with mobility impairments. His development of a Mobile Robot Toolbox for MATLAB, cited 30 times, has proven especially valuable to the research community as an accessible educational and prototyping resource. Throughout his career, he has addressed core challenges in mobile robotics, including LIDAR-based obstacle detection, fuzzy logic-driven collision avoidance, image processing-based localization, and virtual-reality-assisted teleoperation. His mechanical design work on differential drive platforms further demonstrates a holistic, end-to-end approach to robotics research. Collectively, Karakaya's portfolio reflects a sustained commitment to building complete, deployable robotic systems, making him a notable contributor to applied robotics research and a valuable reference for students entering the field.

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Key Achievements

Top Papers

1. 1
   Design and Implementation of a Multi Sensor Based Brain Computer Interface for a Robotic Wheelchair

   59 citations · 2017
2. 2
   A New Mobile Robot Toolbox for Matlab

   30 citations · 2017
3. 3
   Development of a human tracking indoor mobile robot platform

   7 citations · 2014
4. 4
   Fuzzy logic-based moving obstacle avoidance method

   4 citations · 2019
5. 5
   Detection of Obstacle Free Gaps for Mobile Robot Applications Using 2 D LIDAR Data

   4 citations · 2016
6. 6
   Image processing based indoor localization system

   4 citations · 2014
7. 7
   Obstacle and optimal heading direction detection algorithm on a mobile robot platform

   3 citations · 2012
8. 8
   Image Processing Based Low Cost Range Finder

   3 citations · 2013
9. 9
   Virtual-reality-based remote-controlled mobile robot platform

   3 citations · 2017
10. 10
    Mechanical design of a differential drive mobile robot platform

    2 citations · 2022

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