Papers
7
Total Citations
70
H-Index
3
About
Kevin Wheeler is a pioneering roboticist whose work bridges the gap between autonomous marine exploration and dexterous space robotics. His most significant contribution is the development of the Environmental Sample Processor (ESP), an autonomous robotic device that conducts molecular biological analyses below the ocean’s surface. This groundbreaking instrument, developed at MBARI, uses DNA probes to detect microorganisms in situ, revolutionizing remote ocean sampling and earning over 33 citations. Wheeler’s expertise in controlling robotic systems extends to space exploration, where he has tackled the challenge of supervising dexterous robots like NASA’s Robonaut across time delays of 2–10 seconds. His research on predictive interfaces and trajectory modeling for teleoperation under such constraints has advanced human-robot collaboration for lunar and space missions. Additionally, Wheeler has explored navigation and path planning for autonomous mobile robots, demonstrating versatility across domains. His work on the ESP, in particular, stands as a landmark achievement in autonomous environmental monitoring, showcasing his ability to design and control complex robotic systems that operate in extreme, remote environments.
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- 3Towards Supervising Remote Dexterous Robots Across Time Delay3 citations · 2006
- 4Predictive Interfaces for Long-Distance Tele-Operations3 citations · 2005
- 5Navigation and Path Planning of an Autonomous Mobile Robot2 citations · 2021
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