Benjamin Winstone
Bristol Robotics Laboratory, University of the West of England
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649
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About
Benjamin Winstone is a leading researcher in soft robotics and tactile sensing, with a focus on developing biomimetic technologies for human-robot interaction and assistive applications. His most impactful contribution is the creation of the TacTip family of soft optical tactile sensors, detailed in his highly cited 2018 paper (556 citations), which uses 3D-printed biomimetic morphologies to enable safe, dexterous object manipulation. Winstone’s earlier work on the TACTIP fingertip device (2012, 43 citations) addressed critical challenges in miniaturizing tactile sensors for robot hand integration, laying the groundwork for practical applications. Beyond sensing, he has advanced assistive robotics, notably developing a robot to support dressing tasks (2016, 32 citations) with strategies for planning and error handling, directly addressing the needs of an aging population. His innovative design of a single-motor actuated peristaltic worm robot (2016, 14 citations) showcases bio-inspired locomotion efficiency. Winstone’s work also extends to medical applications, including a motion capture pillow for head-and-neck cancer radiotherapy (2018, 4 citations), improving patient positioning and treatment accuracy. With over 649 total citations, his research bridges fundamental sensor design and real-world assistive and clinical technologies, making him a key figure in soft robotics.
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- 5Motion Capture Pillow for Head-and-Neck Cancer Radiotherapy Treatment4 citations · 2018