Tero Kaarlela
Papers
12
Total Citations
221
H-Index
7
About
Tero Kaarlela is a robotics researcher whose work spans sustainable manufacturing, digital twin technology, and human-robot interaction, with a particular focus on making advanced robotics more accessible and adaptable across industrial and educational contexts. His most-cited contribution — a 2024 systematic literature review on robotised disassembly of electric vehicle batteries (62 citations) — has positioned him as a key voice in the emerging field of sustainable EV lifecycle management, addressing one of the most pressing challenges in the global transition to electric transportation. Kaarlela has also made significant strides in leveraging extended reality and digital twins for robotic teleoperation and training, with several papers from 2022–2023 collectively accumulating over 100 citations. His research on educational teleoperation platforms demonstrates a commitment to reducing technological inequality by enabling remote access to industrial robotics training environments. Further work on agile manufacturing solutions for SMEs, platform-independent robot programming interfaces, and AI-enhanced safety systems reflects the breadth of his vision: democratising robotics across industries and institutions. With a growing citation record and timely focus on Industry 4.0 challenges, Kaarlela is an increasingly influential figure in applied robotics research.
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- 3Digital Twins Utilizing XR-Technology as Robotic Training Tools37 citations · 2022
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- 5Technology Modules Providing Solutions for Agile Manufacturing18 citations · 2023
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- 7Platform independent interface for programming of industrial robots7 citations · 2022
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