Keith Yerex

Papers

Total Citations

H-Index

About

Keith Yerex is a researcher whose work addresses a fundamental challenge in tele-robotics: the detrimental effect of time delays on human performance during remote manipulation. His primary research area centers on predictive display systems, which compensate for communication lags by generating immediate, synthetic visual feedback. Yerex’s key contribution lies in integrating computer vision models into these predictive displays, moving beyond traditional, calibrated setups. His 2004 paper, “Predictive display models for tele-manipulation from uncalibrated camera-capture of scene geometry and appearance” (16 citations), pioneered methods to construct scene models from uncalibrated cameras, a significant step toward practical, real-world deployment. This work directly addresses how delays as small as a fraction of a second force operators into inefficient “move-and-wait” strategies. Yerex’s approach allows for more intuitive and effective control, enabling high-precision tasks that would otherwise be impossible. His 2010 follow-up, “Predictive Display from Computer Vision Models” (4 citations), further refines these techniques, solidifying his role in advancing the usability and capability of tele-manipulation systems for applications ranging from space exploration to remote surgery.