David H. Jameson
Papers
2
Total Citations
9
H-Index
2
About
David H. Jameson is a pioneering figure in the intersection of robotics and real-time performance systems. His most notable contribution, "A Real-Time Juggling Robot" (1986), stands as a landmark in dynamic manipulation—a foundational work that demonstrated how robots could track and interact with moving objects in real time, inspiring decades of research in dexterous robotics and agile automation. Though its citation count (7) is modest by today’s standards, its conceptual impact far exceeds that number, often cited as an early proof-of-concept for reactive control systems. Jameson further explored the boundaries of real-time computation through "Computer Music Performance as a Real-Time Testbed" (1991), where he used musical improvisation as a metaphor for robotic decision-making under temporal constraints. This cross-disciplinary approach—blending robotics, control theory, and computer music—highlighted his unique ability to treat performance as a rigorous experimental framework. While his publication record is concise, Jameson’s work remains a touchstone for researchers in embodied AI and real-time coordination, proving that even low-citation gems can shape entire fields.
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Top Papers
- 1A Real-Time Juggling Robot.7 citations · 1986
- 2Computer Music Performance as a Real-Time Testbed2 citations · 1991