Manolya Kavakli
Papers
7
Total Citations
120
H-Index
5
About
Dr. Manolya Kavakli is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of virtual reality (VR), robotics, and human-computer interaction, with a focus on assistive technologies and psycho-physiological systems. Her work centers on developing intelligent, non-invasive interfaces that enhance mobility and rehabilitation for individuals with motor impairments. A key contribution is her integration of VR environments with robotic control systems, enabling applications such as hands-free navigation of electric-powered wheelchairs using electrophysiological signals—a breakthrough for stroke and spinal cord injury patients. She has also advanced sensor network methodologies for precision position tracking in immersive VR, and her highly cited survey on psycho-physiological analysis methods (73 citations) provides a foundational framework for using EEG, ECG, and skin conductance in multimodal systems. Dr. Kavakli’s research extends to autonomous vehicle integration, including tethered drone operations, and body-machine interfaces that decode human arm kinematics. With over 120 cumulative citations across her most prominent works, she is recognized for bridging robotics and VR to create adaptive, user-centered systems that learn from and respond to human physiological states, significantly impacting rehabilitation engineering and human-robot interaction.
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- 3A Hands-Free Interface for Controlling Virtual Electric-Powered Wheelchairs11 citations · 2016
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- 7Decoding 2D kinematics of human arm for body machine interfaces4 citations · 2013