Sumi Helal
Papers
7
Total Citations
115
H-Index
5
About
Sumi Helal is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of pervasive computing, mobile networking, and assistive robotics, with a career dedicated to creating intelligent environments that enhance human independence. His most influential work, including the 2013 ACM MobiCom proceedings (63 citations), has helped shape the field of mobile computing and wireless networks. Helal is best known for developing the ATLAS service-oriented architecture, a foundational platform that enables networked robots—such as the Ubiquitous Robotic Companion (URC)—to sense and interact within smart spaces, as detailed in his 2008 and 2009 papers (27 and 8 citations). A major focus of his research is addressing the challenges of aging and disability. His 2004 paper on pervasive computing for older adults (6 citations) and his 2007 work on scalable home-care delivery (3 citations) propose innovative systems like TeCaRob, which combine smart home technologies with robotics to remotely assist frail elders and people with special needs. Through these contributions, Helal has demonstrated how mobile and pervasive systems can be harnessed to improve quality of life, making him a key figure in the drive toward more accessible, autonomous living environments.
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Top Papers
- 1Proceedings of the 19th annual international conference on Mobile computing & networking63 citations · 2013
- 2Robotic Companions for Smart Space Interactions27 citations · 2009
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- 4Pervasive computing research on aging, disability and independence6 citations · 2004
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- 7Domotics and robotics for supporting seniors2 citations · 2010