Papers
26
Total Citations
944
H-Index
15
About
Nuno Mendes is a prominent robotics and manufacturing engineer whose research bridges advanced robotic systems, human-robot interaction, and innovative welding technologies. His work spans three interconnected domains: intuitive robot programming, gesture-based human-robot collaboration, and friction stir welding applied to both metals and polymers. Mendes has made significant contributions to simplifying robot programming through CAD-based interfaces, enabling non-expert users to interact with industrial robots intuitively — work that has accumulated nearly 170 citations across related publications. His research on gesture recognition and human behavior classification has pushed the boundaries of smart manufacturing environments, with his 2018 paper on gesture-based interaction for human assistance earning over 160 citations. Equally notable is his comprehensive review of friction stir welding machines and control systems (124 citations), alongside pioneering studies introducing robotic platforms for welding polymeric materials. More recently, Mendes has explored deep learning applications for surface electromyography signal recognition and non-destructive testing for automobile laser welds, demonstrating his sustained relevance in emerging industrial technologies. With a cumulative citation count exceeding 775 across his top works, Mendes stands as an influential figure in intelligent manufacturing and human-centered robotics research.
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Top Papers
- 1Gesture-based human-robot interaction for human assistance in manufacturing161 citations · 2018
- 2Machines and control systems for friction stir welding: A review124 citations · 2015
- 3Direct off-line robot programming via a common CAD package116 citations · 2013
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- 5A novel friction stir welding robotic platform: welding polymeric materials72 citations · 2014
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