Papers
51
Total Citations
604
H-Index
14
About
Vikram Kapila is a prominent researcher whose work bridges human-robot interaction (HRI), augmented and mixed reality interfaces, and STEM education technology. Based at the intersection of robotics and accessible design, Kapila has made significant strides in democratizing human-robot collaboration by moving beyond expensive, research-grade hardware toward intuitive, mobile-based solutions. His influential series of papers on mixed-reality interfaces — including tablet-based systems and augmented reality frameworks that have collectively garnered over 160 citations — demonstrate his commitment to making robot interaction practical in real-world, unconstrained environments. His augmented reality work extends into industrial applications, offering end-users accessible tools for robotic tool-path teaching without specialized programming expertise. Equally noteworthy is Kapila's dedication to K-12 STEM education, where he has pioneered the use of educational robotics and visual programming environments to teach science, mathematics, and coding concepts to young learners. His research examining teacher professional development programs integrating robotics into curricula (34 citations) and his exploration of TPACK frameworks in middle school classrooms reflect a sustained commitment to broadening technological literacy. With work spanning robotic fish control to multi-robot systems, Kapila's research portfolio reveals a rare combination of applied robotics innovation and meaningful educational impact.
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- 5Toward Mobile Mixed-Reality Interaction With Multi-Robot Systems28 citations · 2017
- 6Technological Developments in Networking, Education and Automation27 citations · 2010
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- 8An Augmented Reality Framework for Robotic Tool-path Teaching24 citations · 2020
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- 10Controlling a robotic fish with a smart phone19 citations · 2013