Prathamesh Sathe
Papers
7
Total Citations
39
H-Index
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About
Prathamesh Sathe is a robotics researcher specializing in tactile sensing, human-robot skill transfer, and dexterous manipulation. His work addresses a fundamental challenge in robotics: capturing not just the movements of human experts, but also the nuanced forces they exert during object manipulation — data that is critical for teaching robots fine motor skills. Sathe's most significant contribution is the development of wearable tactile sensors for human fingertips, including the widely recognized three-axis tactile sensor introduced in 2018 (18 citations) and the subsequent FingerTac system, designed to be interchangeable across both human and robot hands. These innovations allow force measurement without obstructing natural human-object interaction — a limitation that had plagued earlier dataglove technologies. His Exo-Glove system further extended this capability by simultaneously capturing joint angles and fingertip forces. Beyond wearable sensing, Sathe has contributed to robot hand design, notably through Remote Center of Motion mechanisms that enable soft skin coverage over finger joints, enhancing safety and tactile sensitivity during grasping. With over 35 cumulative citations, his research bridges human dexterity and robotic capability, offering practical tools for skill transfer, human monitoring, and next-generation robot learning systems.
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- 1A Wearable Three-Axis Tactile Sensor for Human Fingertips18 citations · 2018
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