Abdullah Iskandar

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Abdullah Iskandar is a rising force in the field of telexistence and human-robot interaction, with a research focus on enhancing the control, accessibility, and sensory feedback of remote robotic systems. His work addresses critical limitations in telecommunication, particularly highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic, by developing systems that convey a higher sense of presence and enable physical interaction with remote environments. Iskandar’s major contributions include the design of the "Piton" wearable telexistence robot, which investigates controllability for immersive remote operation, and the development of an "Assistive Telexistence System" that uses motion blending to simplify complex tasks. He has also advanced robotic manipulation with an open-source parallel gripper featuring an embedded soft skin fingertip sensor, promoting affordability and safety in grasping research. His most recent work integrates machine learning-based assistive manipulation with haptic feedback to further enhance telexistence control. With over 15 citations across his key publications, Iskandar’s research is gaining traction for its practical solutions to real-world challenges, making him a notable contributor to the next generation of telepresence and robotic assistance technologies.