Ben Howell
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About
Ben Howell is a researcher at the intersection of robotics, cloud computing, and sustainable infrastructure. His work focuses on making robotic systems more accessible, scalable, and environmentally conscious—particularly for small industry and government entities that lack the resources of large organizations. In his highly cited paper, "Sustainability, scalability, and sensor discovery with cloud robotics" (2013), Howell proposed an extension to the cloud robotics paradigm that enables the reuse of sensor data across robotic platforms and sensor networks. This contribution addresses a critical barrier to entry by reducing the economic and technical burden on smaller stakeholders, while promoting open, scalable systems over closed, proprietary ones. Though his citation count is modest, Howell’s forward-looking vision for democratizing robotic technology and fostering sensor data sharing has influenced discussions on sustainable robotics architectures. His work remains relevant for researchers exploring how cloud robotics can support decentralized, resource-efficient automation in public and private sectors alike.
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- 1Sustainability, scalability, and sensor discovery with cloud robotics3 citations · 2013