Thorsten Graber

Technische Universität Darmstadt, European Space Operations Centre

Papers

Total Citations

172

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Thorsten Graber is a leading researcher in autonomous mobile robotics, with a primary focus on rescue robotics, human-robot interaction, and real-time mapping. His most impactful contribution is the development of the "Hector Open Source Modules for Autonomous Mapping and Navigation with Rescue Robots" (2014), which has garnered 157 citations and serves as a foundational framework for enabling robots to autonomously explore and navigate complex, unstructured disaster environments. This work directly supports the RoboCupRescue League, where Graber has led Team Hector Darmstadt since 2009, consistently advancing the state of the art in autonomous unmanned ground vehicles for search and rescue. Beyond mapping, Graber has investigated the critical challenges of delayed teleoperation, particularly for space missions, evaluating human factors that affect the efficiency and effectiveness of human-robot interaction under time delays. His research bridges the gap between robust autonomous navigation and the practical constraints of remote operation, making his work essential for both field robotics and space exploration. With a career dedicated to pushing the boundaries of autonomous systems in high-stakes scenarios, Graber’s contributions continue to shape the future of rescue and telerobotic applications.