James Conrad

About

James Conrad is a prominent robotics researcher whose work spans human-robot collaboration, autonomous systems, mobile robot navigation, and STEM education. His most influential contribution, "Human-Robot Collaboration: A Survey" (2015), has accumulated 112 citations and remains a foundational reference for understanding how robots are being integrated into elder care, education, and everyday society. Conrad has demonstrated a consistent commitment to synthesizing rapidly evolving fields, authoring multiple highly cited surveys on robotics simulators (61 citations), wireless sensor network applications (30 citations), and both single and multi-robot simultaneous localization and mapping. His practical engineering contributions include a linear LIDAR-camera calibration method and the design of a semi-autonomous waste segregation robot, showcasing his ability to bridge theoretical research with real-world implementation. Dating back to 1997, his work on the Stiquito robot reflects a long-standing dedication to accessible, low-cost robotics education. Conrad also actively promotes STEM engagement beyond academia, with research documenting student outcomes from robotics camp experiences. With over 380 total citations across a diverse portfolio, Conrad has established himself as a versatile and impactful figure in the robotics research community.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Human-robot collaboration: A survey

   112 citations · 2015
2. 2
   Survey of popular robotics simulators, frameworks, and toolkits

   61 citations · 2011
3. 3
   A survey of methods for mobile robot localization and mapping in dynamic indoor environments

   51 citations · 2018
4. 4
   A survey of robotic applications in wireless sensor networks

   30 citations · 2013
5. 5
   Design and implementation of a semi-autonomous waste segregation robot

   27 citations · 2016
6. 6
   Stiquito: Advanced Experiments with a Simple and Inexpensive Robot

   26 citations · 1997
7. 7
   A linear method for calibrating LIDAR-and-camera systems

   21 citations · 2009
8. 8
   Components of an autonomous all-terrain vehicle

   20 citations · 2010
9. 9
   A Survey of Implementation of Multi-Robot Simultaneous Localization and Mapping

   19 citations · 2018
10. 10
    Student Perceptions of a Summer Robotics Camp Experience

    18 citations · 2018

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