Papers
39
Total Citations
1,470
H-Index
18
About
Antonis Argyros is a distinguished researcher whose work sits at the intersection of computer vision, robotics, and assistive technology. Best known for his pioneering contributions to socially assistive robotics, Argyros has dedicated much of his career to developing systems that meaningfully improve human lives — particularly for older adults seeking to maintain independence at home. His Hobbit robot project stands as his most celebrated achievement, garnering over 350 citations for its first prototype alone and spawning multiple follow-up studies, including real-world field trials across 16 private households that validated the system's usability and perceived safety among elderly users. Beyond assistive robotics, Argyros has made significant contributions to mobile robot navigation, including robot homing using panoramic vision, sensor fusion for collision avoidance, and semi-autonomous wheelchair control — work that helped lay foundational groundwork for autonomous mobile systems. His involvement in the DALi project further extended his reach into public-space navigation guidance for older adults, while his Tourbot work demonstrated early expertise in tele-presence robotics for public exhibitions. With a body of work spanning two decades and cumulative citations well exceeding 800, Argyros represents a vital voice in human-centered robotics and computer vision research.
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- 2Computer Vision Systems144 citations · 2019
- 3Robot Homing by Exploiting Panoramic Vision103 citations · 2005
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- 9Semi-autonomous Navigation of a Robotic Wheelchair58 citations · 2002
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