Jussi Suomela
University of Helsinki, University of Technology, Aalto University
Papers
13
Total Citations
181
H-Index
6
About
Jussi Suomela is a pioneering roboticist whose research lies at the intersection of field robotics, human-robot interaction, and biomimetic locomotion. His most influential contribution is the **WorkPartner** project, a lightweight, human-like service robot designed for interactive outdoor work—a concept that has garnered 66 citations and laid the groundwork for collaborative human-robot teams in unstructured environments. Suomela also advanced novel mobility systems, including **ball-shaped robots** (42 citations) and biologically inspired solutions for planetary exploration, such as biomimetic locomotion for Martian rovers. His work on telepresence and cognitive human-robot interfaces has shaped how robots operate alongside humans in dynamic settings, from construction sites to rescue operations. With over 170 combined citations across his top papers, Suomela’s impact is evident in his leadership of the **Future Worksite** concept, which envisions teamwork-centered field robotic systems. His achievements include funding from ESA/ESTEC and contributions to multi-entity rescue systems, making him a key figure in bringing robots out of factories and into the real world.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1WorkPartner: Interactive Human-Like Service Robot for Outdoor Applications66 citations · 2003
- 2Ball-Shaped Robots: An Historical Overview and Recent Developments at TKK42 citations · 2006
- 3Methods for Personal Localisation and Mapping12 citations · 2004
- 4Biologically inspired solutions for robotic surface mobility12 citations · 2004
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- 6NOVEL INTERACTIVE CONTROL INTERFACE FOR CENTAUR-LIKE SERVICE ROBOT11 citations · 2002
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- 8From Teleoperation to the Cognitive Human - Robot Interface6 citations · 2004
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- 10Multientity Rescue System4 citations · 2004