Papers
5
Total Citations
18
H-Index
3
About
Yann Bouffard-Vercelli is a robotics researcher whose work has focused primarily on the coordination and control of two-arm robotic systems, with particular emphasis on force control, assembly tasks, and manipulation in unstructured environments. His research has made meaningful contributions to understanding how dual-arm robots can be effectively deployed for complex manipulation challenges that exceed the capabilities of single-arm systems. Among his most notable contributions is his investigation into optimal force distribution in two-arm robotic systems, demonstrating that coordinated dual-arm configurations can generate and manage forces beyond what two independent arms could achieve separately. His 2002 paper on force-controlled assembly addressed the practical challenge of determining both the method and workspace positioning for two-arm assembly operations, offering concrete solutions for approach phases and contact management. He also extended this work to the manipulation of deformable objects, a particularly demanding area requiring precise force regulation. Bouffard-Vercelli's earlier French-language doctoral and research work explored hybrid control strategies and manipulability concepts, laying theoretical groundwork for later experimental validations. While his citation counts remain modest, his specialized contributions to dual-arm robotic coordination represent a focused and technically rigorous body of work relevant to industrial automation and advanced robotic manipulation research.
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- 2Force control experiments with a two-arm robot4 citations · 1992
- 3Force control of a two-arm robot manipulating a deformable object3 citations · 2006
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