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Don Kimber is a researcher whose work sits at the intersection of human-robot interaction, telepresence, and immersive visual interfaces. His primary research areas include mobile telepresence robotics, stereoscopic video systems, and indoor localization for GPS-denied environments. Kimber’s most significant contributions focus on improving the usability and effectiveness of teleoperated robots. His highly cited 2015 paper, “Evaluating Stereoscopic Video with Head Tracking for Immersive Teleoperation of Mobile Telepresence Robots,” demonstrated how head-tracked stereoscopic video and head-mounted displays can dramatically increase a user’s sense of immersion during navigation tasks. Building on this, his 2016 work “Look where you’re going: Visual interfaces for robot teleoperation” addressed critical challenges of peripheral vision loss and navigational tedium by introducing a focus-plus-context interface. Kimber also contributed to indoor localization with his 2019 paper “InFo,” which fuses visual information from static and dynamic cameras for robust positioning. His work on the “Polly” system and a tele-robot assistant for remote environment management further showcases his commitment to practical, deployable robotic solutions. With over 38 citations across his most-cited works, Kimber’s research continues to influence the design of more intuitive and immersive teleoperation systems.