Karen Flores De Jesus

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Dr. Karen Flores De Jesus is a leading figure in tactile sensing and robotic interaction, best known for her pioneering work on force sensing resistor (FSR) arrays. Her most-cited paper, "Resolution Enhancement Method Used for Force Sensing Resistor Array" (2015, 14 citations), introduces a groundbreaking mathematical model that describes tactile sensor behavior through rigorous experimental and statistical analyses. This work directly addresses a critical challenge in robotics: enabling machines to interact more precisely with their environment. By developing a versatile algorithm for resolution enhancement, Dr. Flores De Jesus has significantly improved the accuracy and reliability of tactile sensors, laying essential groundwork for advancements in prosthetics, human-robot collaboration, and haptic feedback systems. Her contributions are widely recognized for bridging the gap between theoretical sensor modeling and practical robotic applications, making her research indispensable for engineers and scientists working on next-generation touch-sensitive technologies.