Sean V. Taylor

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Sean V. Taylor is a rising roboticist whose work centers on accessible, modular, and multi-functional robotic systems for manipulation and human-robot interaction. His primary research areas include robotic arm design, mobile manipulation, and soft tactile sensing. Taylor’s most notable contribution is the **PAPRAS (Plug-And-Play Robotic Arm System)**, a portable, modular arm with docking mounts and a dedicated control architecture, designed for home task automation. This work, his most cited with 13 citations, emphasizes ease of integration and real-world usability. He further advanced mobile manipulation with **Orthrus**, a dual-arm add-on system for quadrupedal robots, enabling complex, coordinated tasks while maintaining modularity. Most recently, Taylor co-developed a **fully 3D-printable robot hand** with a novel soft tactile sensor that combines air-pressure and capacitive proximity sensing. This low-cost, easy-to-fabricate design promises to democratize access to dexterous manipulation. With a growing citation record and a focus on practical, open-hardware solutions, Taylor is establishing himself as a key contributor to making advanced robotics more accessible for both research and entertainment applications.