Ioannis Sarakoglou
Papers
16
Total Citations
256
H-Index
10
About
Ioannis Sarakoglou is a distinguished researcher whose work spans haptics, teleoperation, exoskeleton systems, and human-robot interaction, with particular expertise in tactile feedback technologies and advanced robotic manipulation. His most influential contribution, "A High Performance Tactile Feedback Display and Its Integration in Teleoperation" (2012, 94 citations), established him as a leading voice in tactile display design, introducing a compact fingertip device using a 4×4 tactor array that significantly advanced the fidelity of master-slave teleoperation systems. Sarakoglou has consistently pushed boundaries in bilateral tele-manipulation, developing synergy-based control frameworks that enable asymmetric master-slave systems to operate with remarkable dexterity and adaptability. His work on humanoid robot teleoperation incorporating vibrotactile balancing feedback reflects a sophisticated integration of sensory modalities into complex robotic platforms. Beyond manipulation, he has contributed meaningfully to rehabilitation robotics through research on upper-limb exoskeletons for physiotherapy applications. More recently, his investigations into haptic shared autonomy demonstrate a continued evolution toward intelligent, collaborative human-robot systems. With over 200 cumulative citations, Sarakoglou's research portfolio offers invaluable insights for students and engineers working at the intersection of robotics, sensory feedback, and human-machine interaction.
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- 2Exoskeleton-Based Exercisers for the Disabilities of the Upper Arm and Hand23 citations · 2007
- 3Humanoid Robot Teleoperation with Vibrotactile Based Balancing Feedback17 citations · 2014
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- 6The patched intrinsic tactile object: A tool to investigate human grasps13 citations · 2014
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