Rebecca M. Pierce

University of Pennsylvania

Papers

2

Total Citations

74

H-Index

2

About

Dr. Rebecca M. Pierce is a leading researcher in haptic feedback and teleoperation systems, with a primary focus on enhancing human-robot interaction through wearable technology. Her most notable contribution is the development of a pioneering wearable haptic device that provides bilateral control over a robot gripper, integrating fingertip contact, pressure, vibrotactile, and grip force feedback—work that has garnered 50 citations and is recognized as a first-of-its-kind innovation. This device empowers operators with intuitive, real-time sensory feedback, significantly advancing teleoperation platforms. Additionally, Dr. Pierce has made impactful strides in data-driven motion mapping for teleoperation, proposing a novel method to replace traditional predefined scaling with adaptive, natural human-robot motion mappings (24 citations). Her research bridges the gap between human dexterity and robotic precision, offering transformative potential for applications in remote surgery, hazardous environment manipulation, and assistive robotics. Dr. Pierce’s work is essential reading for students and researchers exploring intuitive control interfaces and the future of seamless human-robot collaboration.

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2
H-Index
2
Papers
74
Total Citations
37
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
A wearable device for controlling a robot gripper with fingertip contact, pressure, vibrotactile, and grip force feedback
50 citations · 2014
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2014 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 2
🏛 Institutions: University of Pennsylvania

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