Papers

7

Total Citations

85

H-Index

6

About

Kamal M. Othman is a leading researcher in social robotics and indoor scene understanding, with a focus on equipping autonomous robots with the perceptual intelligence to navigate and interact within human environments. His work bridges computer vision, deep learning, and control systems, addressing critical challenges in indoor scene classification, simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM), and obstacle avoidance. Othman’s most impactful contributions include pioneering the use of convolutional neural networks (CNNs) like VGG16 and Inception V3 for room classification, achieving 19 citations, and developing a dual-stream deep learning framework for improved scene understanding in robotics (18 citations). He also advanced SLAM for humanoid robots by integrating laser and camera systems with closed-loop controllers, a method cited 17 times, and introduced a novel doorway detection and direction system using only a monocular camera (10 citations). His work on fractional order controllers for SLAM and fuzzy Q-learning for obstacle avoidance further underscores his versatility. With over 85 total citations across seven key papers, Othman’s research is foundational for creating socially aware robots capable of seamless indoor navigation and interaction.

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H-Index
7
Papers
85
Total Citations
12
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
An Indoor Room Classification System for Social Robots via Integration of CNN and ECOC
19 citations · 2019
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2014 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 16
🏛 Institutions: Simon Fraser University, Umm al-Qura University, Deutsches Historisches Institut Washington

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