Julija Stopar
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About
Julija Stopar is pioneering the next generation of tactile sensing by fusing LiDAR technology with soft robotics. Her research centers on optical tactile sensors, specifically leveraging direct time-of-flight (dToF) measurements to achieve precise surface localization and pressure detection. Her most notable contribution, the "OptoSkin" system, introduces novel LiDAR touch sensors that operate within wave guides, enabling highly accurate touch and pressure feedback without the complexity of traditional infrared setups. This work has already garnered 8 citations since its 2024 publication, signaling strong interest from the robotics community. In her subsequent 2025 study, Stopar systematically evaluates how material optical properties influence the performance of direct ToF LiDAR tactile sensors, providing a comprehensive framework for optimizing sensor design in collaborative and human-interactive robotics. Her findings address critical limitations of conventional total internal reflection (TIR) and frustrated TIR (FTIR) systems, offering a more robust and scalable solution. By bridging the gap between advanced LiDAR hardware and tactile sensing, Stopar is laying the groundwork for safer, more responsive human-robot interactions. Her work is essential reading for researchers developing next-generation robotic skins and haptic interfaces.
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