Papers
30
Total Citations
1,956
H-Index
13
About
Eric Rohmer is a robotics researcher whose work spans robot simulation, mobile robotics, rescue systems, and cognitive architectures. He is perhaps best known for co-developing V-REP (now CoppeliaSim), a versatile and scalable robot simulation framework introduced in 2013 that has become an indispensable tool in the robotics community, amassing over 1,400 citations and enabling researchers worldwide to prototype and test complex robotic systems with ease. His contributions to mobile robotics include pioneering work on wheel-leg hybrid robots inspired by biological mechanisms such as the armadillo, as well as the development of Quince, a highly capable rescue robot designed to operate in disaster environments too dangerous for human responders — research that reflects a strong commitment to socially impactful technology. Rohmer has also explored planetary exploration through dynamic simulation-based action planning for reconfigurable rovers, demonstrating the breadth of his applied robotics vision. More recently, his research has expanded into cognitive architectures for autonomous transportation systems and wearable assistive devices, including an optically driven robotic glove for individuals with hand disabilities. With a citation profile exceeding 1,800 across diverse domains, Rohmer stands as a versatile and influential figure in modern robotics research.
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Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1V-REP: A versatile and scalable robot simulation framework1,444 citations · 2013
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- 4The cognitive systems toolkit and the CST reference cognitive architecture54 citations · 2016
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- 8Armadillo-inspired wheel-leg retractable module21 citations · 2009
- 9A Cognitive Architecture for a Transportation Robotic System17 citations · 2019
- 10A Wearable Robotic Glove based on Optical FMG Driven Controller17 citations · 2019