William Steptoe

University College London, Technical University of Munich

Papers

Total Citations

116

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About

William Steptoe is a leading researcher in virtual reality, telepresence, and collaborative mixed reality, with a focus on creating immersive systems that bridge physical and digital spaces. His major contributions include pioneering work on virtual body ownership for neurorehabilitation, where he demonstrated how fully immersive setups can enable remote interaction and therapy, a concept with profound implications for clinical telerehabilitation. His highly cited 2012 paper on this topic has garnered over 60 citations, underscoring its impact. Steptoe also advanced telecollaboration through his work on "SphereAvatar," a system that uses mobile displays and telepresence robots to represent remote users in physical spaces, earning 37 citations. Additionally, he contributed to the BEAMING project, which developed frameworks for interoperability and presence awareness across augmented reality, virtual reality, and robotic platforms, as noted in his 2013 publication with 19 citations. His research is notable for integrating multiple modalities—VR, AR, and robotics—to create seamless, embodied remote experiences. Steptoe’s work has been instrumental in shaping modern telepresence and rehabilitation technologies, making him a key figure in immersive interaction research.