Virginia F. Tejada
Papers
7
Total Citations
66
H-Index
6
About
Virginia F. Tejada’s research lies at the vital intersection of agricultural robotics and assistive technology, where she pioneers shared-control systems that bridge the gap between teleoperation and full autonomy. Her most impactful work focuses on developing low-cost, modular robotic platforms for horticulture, notably with her proof-of-concept robot for harvesting sugar snap peas (21 citations) and a bi-manual, variable-stiffness platform for cauliflower harvesting (10 citations). These contributions address the critical challenge of automating delicate, high-labor tasks in fresh produce markets. Tejada is also a leading voice in adaptive shared control for assistive manipulators, creating systems that use distributed sensors and neural networks to limit collisions and improve safety for disabled and elderly users. Her 2015 paper on distributed and adaptive shared control (11 citations) provides a foundational methodology for replicating experiments in this field. By benchmarking performance from controllability to the speed-accuracy trade-off, she has established rigorous metrics for evaluating assistive robotics. Her work on tele-assistance further tackles the real-world problem of internet delays, ensuring reliable remote support. With a career dedicated to making robots both affordable and intuitive, Tejada’s research directly impacts the future of automated agriculture and human-robot collaboration.
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Top Papers
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- 3Proof-of-concept modular robot platform for cauliflower harvesting10 citations · 2019
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- 5Adaptive collision-limitation behavior for an assistive manipulator6 citations · 2013
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- 7Adaptive Aid on Targeted Robot Manipulator Movements in Tele-Assistance3 citations · 2016