Yiannis Papelis

About

Yiannis Papelis is a leading researcher in autonomous systems and human-robot interaction, with a particular focus on practical robotic design and simulation. His most influential work, "A practical approach to robotic design for the DARPA Urban Challenge" (2008), has garnered 68 citations and demonstrates his expertise in engineering robots capable of navigating complex urban environments using cost-effective sensors and processors. This work showcases his commitment to developing accessible, real-world robotic solutions. Papelis has also made significant contributions to human-robot interaction, exploring innovative control methods such as eye-tracking for tele-operated mobile robots (2016, 10 citations) and investigating cross-cultural trust in robot peacekeepers (2020, 4 citations). His research extends to simulation scalability, addressing the critical challenge of efficient sensor simulation in ROS-Gazebo platforms. Through his work, Papelis has advanced the understanding of how robots can effectively perceive and interact with their environments, while also considering the human factors essential for successful human-robot collaboration. His research continues to influence both autonomous navigation and the social acceptance of robotic systems.

Research Focus

Key Achievements

Top Papers

1. 1
   A practical approach to robotic design for the DARPA Urban Challenge

   68 citations · 2008
2. 2
   Simulation-based environment for the eye-tracking control of tele-operated mobile robots

   10 citations · 2016
3. 3
   A Practical Approach to Robotic Design for the DARPA Urban Challenge

   6 citations · 2009
4. 4
   Cross-cultural trust of robot peacekeepers as a function of dialog, appearance, responsibilities, and onboard weapons

   4 citations · 2020
5. 5
   Scalability of Sensor Simulation in Ros-gazebo Platform with and without Using Gpu

   2 citations · 2020

Key Collaborators

Contact & Links