Kyle Lockwood

Northeastern University

Papers

3

Total Citations

9

H-Index

2

About

Kyle Lockwood is a rising researcher in human-robot interaction, specializing in the development of fluid, intuitive physical collaboration between humans and machines. His work focuses on the critical challenge of **human-robot handovers**, aiming to replace rigid, robotic exchanges with the seamless, anticipatory movements characteristic of human-to-human interaction. Lockwood’s major contributions lie in modeling human motion intent. He has pioneered the use of **Gaussian Process-based models** to predict human trajectories and **submovement decomposition** for trajectory planning, enabling robots to anticipate a partner’s actions and initiate movement early, mirroring the smooth velocity profiles seen in natural handovers. His research also addresses the practical need for **real-time object localization** using low-cost RGB cameras, making these systems more accessible. While his most-cited works (2022-2023) are early in their impact, with papers accumulating 2-4 citations, they represent foundational steps toward a future where robots can work alongside humans with the grace and predictability of a trusted partner.

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H-Index
3
Papers
9
Total Citations
3
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Gaussian Process-Based Prediction of Human Trajectories to Promote Seamless Human-Robot Handovers
4 citations · 2023
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2023 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 11
🏛 Institutions: Northeastern University

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