Papers
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Total Citations
380
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About
Charles Sullivan is a leading researcher in biomimetic robotics, with a primary focus on replicating the mammalian vibrissal (whisker) system for tactile sensing. His major contributions center on developing active whisker sensors that mimic the sweeping movements of rats and mice, enabling robots to perceive their environment through touch. His highly cited work, such as "Whisking with robots" (122 citations) and "Biomimetic vibrissal sensing for robots" (102 citations), has established foundational principles for whisker-based tactile sensing, demonstrating how these sensors can supplement or replace vision in mobile robots. Sullivan's creation of the "BIOTACT Sensor," detailed in his 2011 paper (79 citations), provides a modular, actuated array that accurately detects deflections, while his "Shrewbot" platform (30 citations) explores whisker-based Simultaneous Localisation and Mapping (tSLAM), advancing neuroethological studies. Additionally, his work on comparative robotics (23 citations) investigates how whisker movement affects distance estimation, bridging biology and engineering. With over 380 total citations across his vibrissal research, Sullivan's achievements include pioneering biomimetic platforms that inspire both robotic applications and understanding of mammalian sensorimotor coordination.
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Top Papers
- 1Whisking with robots122 citations · 2009
- 2Biomimetic vibrissal sensing for robots102 citations · 2011
- 3Tactile Discrimination Using Active Whisker Sensors79 citations · 2011
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- 9Efficient Evolution Strategies for Exploration in mobile robotics2 citations · 1996
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