Jacob Sansom

University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Papers

1

Total Citations

19

H-Index

1

About

Jacob Sansom is a rising researcher at the forefront of embodied AI and autonomous driving, with a focus on bridging the gap between large language models (LLMs) and real-world human-robot interaction. His most notable contribution is the development of **DriVLMe**, a pioneering framework that enhances LLM-based autonomous driving agents by integrating embodied and social experiences—a critical step beyond oversimplified simulation environments. This work, published in 2024 and already garnering 19 citations, addresses the under-explored challenge of enabling AI to navigate the nuanced, dynamic social contexts of human environments. Sansom’s research lies at the intersection of foundation models, robotics, and cognitive science, aiming to create agents that not only perceive but also socially reason. By pushing autonomous systems toward richer, more realistic benchmarks, he is shaping a future where AI can safely coexist with humans. His early impact signals a promising trajectory in making autonomous driving not just technically proficient, but socially aware.

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H-Index
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Papers
19
Total Citations
19
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
DriVLMe: Enhancing LLM-based Autonomous Driving Agents with Embodied and Social Experiences
19 citations · 2024
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2024 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 4
🏛 Institutions: University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

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