Krister Wolff

About

Krister Wolff is a robotics researcher whose work spans evolutionary robotics, bipedal locomotion, prosthetics assessment, and human-robot interaction. He has made pioneering contributions to the field of evolutionary learning in physical robotic systems, most notably demonstrating the first instance of a real flying robot developing flapping behavior through online evolution — a landmark achievement that earned 28 citations. His sustained focus on biped locomotion led to influential work applying linear genetic programming and central pattern generator networks to humanoid walking, with multiple papers accumulating citations that reflect their lasting methodological influence on the field. Wolff's research extends beyond locomotion into applied and socially significant domains. His 2012 work on robotic assessment of psychological factors in prosthetic development bridges engineering and clinical science, helping researchers understand how patients integrate artificial limbs. More recently, his 2021 introduction of ISOLDE, a mobile interactive hospital robot designed to support social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic, demonstrates his commitment to deploying robotics in real-world humanitarian contexts. With additional contributions to 3D scene interpretation using graphics hardware and laser-based robot localization, Wolff has built a diverse and impactful research portfolio that consistently pushes autonomous robotic systems toward greater adaptability and practical relevance.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Creation of a learning, flying robot by means of evolution

   28 citations · 2002
2. 2
   Learning Biped Locomotion from First Principles on a Simulated Humanoid Robot Using Linear Genetic Programming

   24 citations · 2003
3. 3
   Design and control of a robot for the assessment of psychological factors in prosthetic development

   19 citations · 2012
4. 4
   Structural Evolution of Central Pattern Generators for Bipedal Walking in 3D Simulation

   18 citations · 2006
5. 5
   Evolutionary optimization of a bipedal gait in a physical robot

   15 citations · 2008
6. 6
   Evolutionary Learning from First Principles of Biped Walking on a Simulated Humanoid Robot

   14 citations · 2003
7. 7
   Evolving 3D model interpretation of images using graphics hardware

   13 citations · 2003
8. 8
   Evolution of Efficient Gait with Humanoids using Visual Feedback

   11 citations · 2001
9. 9
   A Mobile Interactive Robot for Social Distancing in Hospitals

   9 citations · 2021
10. 10
    A Robot Localization Method Based on Laser Scan Matching

    8 citations · 2009

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