D N Johnston
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About
D. N. Johnston is a leading researcher in robotics and fluid power systems, with key contributions spanning tactile sensing for dexterous manipulation and energy-efficient electro-hydraulic motion control. His most cited work, "A full tactile sensing suite for dextrous robot hands and use in contact force control" (2002, 78 citations), introduced a groundbreaking capacitive tactile sensing system for the Utah/MIT dextrous hand, enabling precise contact force control through rubber-based sensors with floating electrodes and integrated local electronics. This work has been foundational for advancing robotic haptics and dexterous manipulation. In the domain of fluid power, Johnston's research on variable supply pressure electro-hydraulic motion control (2017, 40 citations) demonstrates significant contributions to energy efficiency, offering a novel method to reduce power consumption in hydraulic systems. Despite a retracted 2015 paper (17 citations), his overall impact is evident in the sustained citation of his tactile sensing work, which remains a reference for sensor design in robotics. Johnston's interdisciplinary approach bridges robotics and fluid power, making his research valuable for students and researchers in mechatronics, automation, and energy-efficient system design.
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