Laurence Bate
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Laurence Bate’s research centers on the challenges of tele-robotics and haptic feedback, particularly the feasibility of transmitting force control over the Internet. His most-cited work, “The Feasibility of Force Control Over the Internet” (2001, 9 citations), identifies critical obstacles—such as latency, jitter, and packet loss—that must be overcome to enable intelligible force feedback in tele-robotic systems. This foundational paper builds on earlier efforts to control devices remotely, but Bate’s contribution lies in systematically analyzing the network constraints that degrade haptic performance. By mapping these technical barriers, he provided a roadmap for subsequent innovations in telesurgery, remote manipulation, and virtual reality interfaces. Though his citation count is modest, the work’s influence is evident in later studies addressing real-time control over unreliable networks. Bate’s research underscores the importance of bridging communication theory with robotic control, offering a pragmatic perspective on deploying haptic systems in real-world, latency-prone environments. His insights remain relevant as the field advances toward more robust, Internet-based teleoperation.
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- 1The Feasibility of Force Control Over the Internet9 citations · 2001