Kaspar Leuenberger
ETH Zurich, Board of the Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology
Papers
2
Total Citations
39
H-Index
2
About
Kaspar Leuenberger’s research sits at the intersection of haptics, human-robot interaction, and medical robotics, with a focus on making physical interaction more intuitive and effective. His most influential work, the “ETHZ Haptic Paddle,” has earned 33 citations and exemplifies his commitment to education and accessibility. This low-cost, one-degree-of-freedom force feedback device has been adopted by universities across the U.S. to teach students core concepts in dynamic systems and physical human-robot interaction (pHRI), bridging theory with hands-on learning. Leuenberger’s contributions extend to surgical applications, where he has tackled the critical loss of tactile feedback in robotic surgery. In a 2012 VR-based study (6 citations), he demonstrated that tactile feedback significantly improves performance in palpation tasks, addressing a key limitation of minimally invasive procedures. This work highlights his ability to translate haptic principles into practical solutions for real-world challenges. By combining educational innovation with advances in medical robotics, Leuenberger has shaped how researchers and students approach the design of haptic interfaces, leaving a lasting impact on both pedagogy and clinical practice.
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Top Papers
- 1Physical Student–Robot Interaction With the ETHZ Haptic Paddle33 citations · 2012
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