Stefan Kohlbecher
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5
Total Citations
54
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About
Stefan Kohlbecher is a leading researcher in human-robot interaction, with a specific focus on biomimetic active vision and teleoperation. His work centers on developing low-latency, gaze-based control systems that allow robots to replicate natural human eye and head movements in real-time. Kohlbecher's major contributions include the creation of a combined eye and head tracking system capable of teleoperating a robotic head with a latency of just 16.5 ms, a breakthrough that enables more intuitive and responsive human-machine communication. He has also pioneered the use of Wizard-of-Oz experimental platforms to evaluate the role of natural eye movements in non-verbal human-robot interaction, demonstrating that robotic eye modules can exceed human performance in velocity and acceleration. His research extends to human-computer interfaces for robotic surgery, addressing the growing complexity of telepresence systems in minimally invasive procedures. With his most cited paper garnering 27 citations, Kohlbecher's work has laid the groundwork for more immersive and effective robotic control, particularly in applications requiring high-fidelity visual feedback and real-time responsiveness.
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- 4Studying Gaze-based Human Robot Interaction: An Experimental Platform5 citations · 2012
- 5Vision system for wearable and robotic uses5 citations · 2008