Gregory de Boer
Papers
6
Total Citations
367
H-Index
6
About
Gregory de Boer is a leading researcher in the field of soft robotics and tactile sensing, whose work is fundamentally reshaping how robots perceive and interact with their environment. His primary research areas center on the design and development of high-performance, robust, and low-cost tri-axis tactile sensors. De Boer’s major contribution lies in pioneering the use of magnetic field-based and eddy-current effects within soft, compliant materials. This innovative approach overcomes the traditional trade-off between sensor fragility and performance, enabling robots to safely and dexterously manipulate objects by detecting shear forces, slip, and contact angle. His seminal 2016 paper, “Design Methodology for Magnetic Field-Based Soft Tri-Axis Tactile Sensors,” has garnered over 150 citations, establishing the foundational framework for the field. This was followed by highly influential works on soft inductive sensors (87 and 75 citations) and the development of MagTrix, a low-cost tactile sensing array. Beyond his core contributions, de Boer has also explored adjustable compliance sensors, demonstrating his commitment to creating versatile, adaptive robotic systems. His research is essential reading for anyone interested in the future of human-robot interaction and dexterous manipulation.
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Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Design Methodology for Magnetic Field-Based Soft Tri-Axis Tactile Sensors150 citations · 2016
- 2Design and Characterization of Tri-Axis Soft Inductive Tactile Sensors87 citations · 2018
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- 4A Low-cost Soft Tactile Sensing Array Using 3D Hall Sensors22 citations · 2016
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- 6Adjustable Compliance Soft Sensor via an Elastically Inflatable Fluidic Dome14 citations · 2021