Klaus Debes
Papers
8
Total Citations
295
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About
Klaus Debes is a leading researcher in human-robot interaction, with a focus on developing robotic systems for healthcare and rehabilitation. His work centers on creating assistive robots that improve quality of life for older adults and stroke patients. Debes's most impactful contribution is the SERROGA project, which developed a robot companion for domestic health assistance, demonstrating through real-world testing in private apartments that robots can help older people maintain physical and mental fitness for independent living (116 citations). He also led the ROREAS project, creating a robotic coach for walking and orientation training in post-stroke rehabilitation, with successful field trial evaluations (70 citations). His research extends to interactive navigation systems, including robots that guide visitors in university buildings. Debes's work is notable for its emphasis on rigorous implementation and evaluation in "in the wild" settings, addressing the real-world challenges of deploying technology with older users. With over 295 total citations, his contributions are foundational to the development of socially assistive robotics, bridging the gap between laboratory prototypes and practical, everyday assistive technologies.
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- 4Interactive mobile robots guiding visitors in a university building22 citations · 2012
- 5Konrad and Suse, Two Robots Guiding Visitors in a University Building17 citations · 2012
- 6Robotic Companions for Older People: A Case Study in the Wild16 citations · 2015
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- 8Vision-based hyper-real-time object tracker for robotic applications9 citations · 2012