Dani Erfawan
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Dani Erfawan’s research lies at the intersection of robotics, cultural preservation, and accessible human-robot interaction. His most cited work, “WayBot: A low cost manipulator for playing Javanese puppet” (2015), exemplifies his commitment to making advanced robotics affordable and culturally relevant. By integrating the Microsoft Kinect—a widely available gaming sensor—with Arduino microcontrollers and MATLAB, Erfawan developed a platform that democratizes robotic control. The Kinect’s stereo camera and open software architecture allowed for real-time motion tracking, enabling the WayBot manipulator to mimic the nuanced gestures of traditional Javanese puppet masters. This work, with 2 citations, stands as a proof-of-concept for low-cost, accessible robotic systems in non-industrial settings. Erfawan’s contributions highlight how off-the-shelf hardware can be repurposed for educational and artistic applications, bridging engineering with intangible cultural heritage. His approach inspires students and researchers to explore robotics beyond factory floors, emphasizing creativity, affordability, and cross-disciplinary impact.
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- 1WayBot: A low cost manipulator for playing Javanese puppet2 citations · 2015