Holger Kenn

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Holger Kenn is a pioneering researcher in wearable computing, mobile robotics, and human-robot interaction. His most influential work, "HeadSLAM - simultaneous localization and mapping with head-mounted inertial and laser range sensors" (54 citations), revolutionized how wearable computers and their users can self-localize without relying on pre-deployed maps—a key contribution to autonomous navigation in unstructured environments. Kenn also made significant strides in gesture-based interfaces, developing a glove-based gesture system (23 citations) that enabled intuitive control for wearable computing applications. His work on the RoboGuard security robot (32 citations) demonstrated the practical deployment of semi-autonomous mobile robots in industrial surveillance, integrating behavior-oriented robotics with real-world security frameworks. Additionally, Kenn contributed to the RoboCup small robots league, designing the RoboCube controller (22 citations) that provided flexible, on-board control for robotic soccer players. His research in rescue robotics (14 citations) further advanced safe semi-autonomous operation in hazardous environments. With over 200 total citations, Kenn’s work bridges the gap between theoretical robotics and practical, deployable systems, making him a key figure in the evolution of wearable and mobile robotic technologies.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   HeadSLAM - simultaneous localization and mapping with head-mounted inertial and laser range sensors

   54 citations · 2008
2. 2
   RoboGuard, a teleoperated mobile security robot

   32 citations · 2002
3. 3
   A glove-based gesture interface for wearable computing applications

   23 citations · 2007
4. 4
   An industrial application of behavior-oriented robotics

   23 citations · 2002
5. 5
   On-board control in the RoboCup small robots league

   22 citations · 2000
6. 6
   Programming with behavior-processes

   15 citations · 2002
7. 7
   RoboCube a “universal” “special purpose” Hardware for the RoboCup small robots league

   15 citations · 1998
8. 8
   A Rescue Robot Control Architecture Ensuring Safe Semi-autonomous Operation

   14 citations · 2003
9. 9
   The small league RoboCup team of the VUB AI-Lab

   9 citations · 1999
10. 10
    The VUB AI-lab RoboCup’99 Small League Team

    7 citations · 2000

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