James Mullins
Papers
7
Total Citations
64
H-Index
5
About
James Mullins is a pioneering researcher in haptic-enabled robotics, specializing in restoring the sense of touch to teleoperated systems for surgery, defense, and remote diagnostics. His major contributions include developing the modular force-feedback instrument for the HeroSurg robotic surgical system (2018, 28 citations), which integrates strain gauge technology to measure lateral tip/tissue forces—critical for minimally invasive procedures. He also created the HaptiScan system (2024, 9 citations), a haptically-enabled robotic ultrasound platform for remote medical diagnostics, addressing the shortage of expert sonographers in regional areas. Mullins’ work extends to public safety with the OzBot platform (2007, 7 citations), a low-cost reconnaissance tool for law enforcement, and counter-IED systems (2015, 5 citations) that enhance teleoperation for explosive ordnance disposal. His foundational research in soft tissue modeling for haptic rendering (2004, 3 citations) underpins these applications. With over 60 citations across his portfolio, Mullins’ innovations bridge the gap between human touch and robotic precision, making him a leading figure in haptics for medical and field robotics.
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- 2A Haptically Enabled Low-Cost Reconnaissance Platform for Law Enforcement10 citations · 2007
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- 6Soft tissue modelling for haptic rendering in virtual environments3 citations · 2004
- 7Haptic control of multi-axis robotic systems2 citations · 2006