Martin Hoppen
Papers
7
Total Citations
43
H-Index
4
About
Martin Hoppen is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of 3D simulation, robotics, and geographic information systems (GIS). His work centers on developing database-driven distributed simulation architectures that bridge the gap between real-time 3D environments and object-oriented data management. Hoppen’s major contributions include the creation of the eRobotics methodology, a groundbreaking approach that integrates semantic world modeling, virtual reality, and remote sensing to build interactive GIS-based simulation systems. His most cited work, “Database-driven distributed 3D simulation” (2012), has garnered 14 citations and established a new paradigm for combining 3D real-time simulation with robust data management. Hoppen’s research has practical applications in fields ranging from space robotics and industrial automation to forestry and city simulation, as demonstrated in his 2010 paper on GIS-based virtual testbeds. His 2015 work on Virtual BIM Testbeds further extends the eRobotics approach to Building Information Modeling, enabling interdisciplinary collaboration among roboticists, engineers, and domain experts. With a cumulative citation count exceeding 40, Hoppen’s work continues to shape how distributed simulation systems are designed and deployed in complex, real-world scenarios.
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Top Papers
- 1Database-driven distributed 3D simulation14 citations · 2012
- 2Database-driven distributed 3D simulation10 citations · 2012
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- 7Data Management for eRobotics Applications2 citations · 2017