Indika B. Wijayasinghe
University of Louisville, The University of Texas at Arlington
Papers
16
Total Citations
195
H-Index
6
About
Indika B. Wijayasinghe is a leading researcher in physical human-robot interaction (pHRI), tactile sensing, and human-robot collaboration. His major contributions include developing model-free neuroadaptive controllers with intent estimation for safe pHRI, designing scalable tactile sensor skins for robot perception, and creating SkinSim, a simulation environment for tactile robot skin design. His work on human-robot gesture analysis for objective assessment of autism spectrum disorder bridges robotics and healthcare, demonstrating the societal impact of his research. With his most-cited paper, "Model-Free Online Neuroadaptive Controller With Intent Estimation for Physical Human–Robot Interaction," accumulating 73 citations, Wijayasinghe’s research has significantly advanced the reliability and intuitiveness of collaborative robots. He has also contributed to precision grasp control using pneumatic grippers with novel fingertip force sensors, and explored head-eye coordination and gaze estimation for humanoid robots. His work on adaptive interfaces for teleoperation using genetic algorithms further highlights his versatility in enhancing human-machine interaction. Wijayasinghe’s interdisciplinary approach, combining control theory, sensor design, and cognitive robotics, positions him as a key figure in developing robots that can safely and effectively work alongside humans.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
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- 4Parametric investigation of scalable tactile sensors13 citations · 2017
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- 6Characterization of large-area pressure sensitive robot skin8 citations · 2017
- 7Head-Eye Coordination of Humanoid Robot with Potential Controller6 citations · 2018
- 8Human-like object tracking and gaze estimation with PKD android6 citations · 2016
- 9Adaptive Interface for Robot Teleoperation using a Genetic Algorithm6 citations · 2018
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