Mike Bruch

Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific

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Mike Bruch is a researcher whose work lies at the intersection of human-computer interaction and robotics, with a particular focus on gesture-based control systems. His most notable contribution is the development of a wireless data glove for intuitive robotic manipulation, detailed in his 2009 paper "Wireless Data Glove for Gesture-Based Robotic Control," which has garnered 23 citations. This work demonstrates his ability to bridge hardware design and practical application, offering a hands-free approach to controlling robotic systems that has implications for assistive technology and industrial automation. Bruch's research addresses the challenge of making robotic interfaces more natural and accessible, reducing the barrier between human intent and machine action. While his citation count reflects a focused but impactful body of work, his innovation in wearable sensor technology and gesture recognition stands out as a foundational step in the evolution of human-robot interaction. For students and researchers exploring tangible interfaces or teleoperation, Bruch's contributions offer a clear example of how simple, elegant hardware solutions can enable complex robotic control.