Papers
8
Total Citations
62
H-Index
5
About
Victor Budkov is a robotics researcher whose work centers on human-robot interaction, anthropomorphic locomotion, and modular robotic systems. His most influential contribution is the development of multimodal interfaces that integrate web-cameras, microphone arrays, and distant speech recognition to enable natural, intuitive communication between humans and robots. His 2010 paper on this topic has garnered 17 citations, establishing a foundation for mobile information and reference robots that can understand both speech and visual cues. Budkov is also the lead designer of the Antares anthropomorphic robot, where he has systematically addressed critical challenges in mechanical leg design and structural stability under external loads. His studies on actuator torque requirements and load behavior (totaling over 20 citations) have advanced the efficiency and robustness of humanoid locomotion. Additionally, his survey of modular robots and work on magnetomechanical connectors for reconfigurable systems demonstrate a commitment to scalable, adaptive robotic architectures. Budkov’s research bridges the gap between natural interaction and physical performance, making him a notable figure in the evolution of socially capable and mechanically resilient robots.
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Top Papers
- 1Multimodal human-robot interaction17 citations · 2010
- 2Mechanical Leg Design of the Anthropomorphic Robot Antares10 citations · 2016
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- 4Dialog model development of a mobile information and reference robot8 citations · 2011
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