Yue Peng Toh

Papers

Total Citations

H-Index

About

Yue Peng Toh is a robotics researcher whose work centers on advancing dexterous manipulation through intuitive human-robot interfaces. His most cited paper, "Dexterous telemanipulation with a multi-touch interface" (2012, 14 citations), tackles the grand challenge of enabling robust, dexterous robot hand control without the high costs and physical constraints of traditional teleoperation devices like gloves or force-reflecting master-slave systems. By leveraging a multi-touch interface, Toh demonstrated that complex, multi-fingered manipulation tasks could be performed with greater accessibility and reduced hardware overhead. This contribution is significant for making telemanipulation more practical and scalable, particularly in applications where dexterity is critical but cost and workspace limitations are prohibitive. While his citation count reflects a focused, early-career impact, his work addresses a fundamental bottleneck in robotics: bridging the gap between human intent and robotic dexterity. Toh’s research is especially relevant for students and engineers exploring human-robot interaction, haptics, and affordable teleoperation solutions, offering a pathway to democratize advanced manipulation capabilities beyond specialized labs.