Papers
14
Total Citations
308
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6
About
Theo Jacobs is a pioneering researcher in service robotics, with a career distinguished by bridging cutting-edge technology and real-world human-centered applications. Best known for his foundational work on the Care-O-bot® 3 platform — a sophisticated service robot integrating manipulation, navigation, and vision capabilities — Jacobs has helped define what modern assistive robotics can look like, earning over 113 citations for that landmark 2009 contribution alone. His research consistently addresses the pressing societal challenge of supporting aging populations and overburdened nursing staff, as demonstrated through practical evaluations of service robots deployed in elderly care facilities and the development of the Robotic Service Assistant within the SeRoDi project. Beyond hardware and deployment, Jacobs has made significant contributions to robot safety standardization, including influential work on ISO 13482, the first dedicated safety standard for personal care robots, cited nearly 60 times. He has also advanced the technical foundations of mobile robotics through studies on omnidirectional wheel systems and holonomic platforms. His 2018 survey of international robot standardization further reflects a commitment to shaping the regulatory landscape of the field. With over 296 total citations, Jacobs's work spans engineering innovation, human-robot interaction, and policy-relevant safety frameworks, making him a well-rounded and impactful figure in applied robotics research.
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- 2ISO 13482 - The new safety standard for personal care robots57 citations · 2014
- 3Care-O-bot® 3 – Vision of a Robot Butler40 citations · 2013
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- 5The Flourishing Landscape of Robot Standardization [Industrial Activities]25 citations · 2018
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- 7The Robotic Service Assistant - Relieving the Nursing Staff of Workload6 citations · 2018
- 8Omnidirectional Robot Undercarriages with Standard Wheels - A Survey6 citations · 2018
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