Andrew Bodenhamer

DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory, K Lab (United States)

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Andrew Bodenhamer’s research focuses on enhancing human-robot interaction, particularly through advanced perception and teleoperation systems for military and hazardous environments. His major contributions lie in developing and experimentally evaluating technologies that improve operator control of robotic manipulators. He was instrumental in creating a 3D vision upgrade kit for the TALON robot system, which, combined with haptic feedback, significantly enhanced operator spatial awareness and task efficiency. His work on Computer-Aided Tele-operation (CATO) and Computer-Aided Robotic Manipulation (CARMAN) provided critical experimental validation of these technologies, demonstrating their effectiveness in reducing operator workload and improving manipulation accuracy. Though his citation counts (e.g., 11 for his 2012 paper) reflect a specialized, applied field, his impact is substantial within defense and robotics communities. Collaborating with the US Army Research Laboratory, Polaris Sensor Technologies, and Harris Corporation, Bodenhamer’s research directly informed the design of more intuitive, effective robotic control systems for bomb disposal and reconnaissance, bridging the gap between laboratory innovation and field-ready solutions.