Nicholas Howard
Papers
2
Total Citations
49
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2
About
Nicholas Howard’s research spans two seemingly disparate but equally impactful fields: men’s health following prostate cancer treatment and autonomous robotics. In the former, his highly cited 2017 study (40 citations) provides critical insights into quality of life, psychological functioning, and treatment satisfaction among men who undergo penile prosthesis surgery after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy. This work addresses a sensitive yet vital aspect of post-cancer recovery, offering evidence that helps clinicians guide patients through last-line erectile function restoration. In a striking contrast, Howard contributed to the DARPA Grand Challenge with an autonomous system that used GPS and laser rangefinders to navigate hostile desert terrain. Though less cited (9 citations), this work placed him at the frontier of self-driving vehicle technology, tackling real-world navigation challenges. Together, these achievements highlight Howard’s versatility—bridging clinical urology and cutting-edge robotics—and his commitment to solving complex problems that directly improve human well-being and technological capability. His interdisciplinary approach offers a unique model for researchers seeking to make meaningful contributions across traditional boundaries.
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- 2An autonomous system used in the DARPA Grand Challenge9 citations · 2005