Michal Kapinus
Papers
9
Total Citations
130
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6
About
Michal Kapinus is a prominent researcher specializing in human-robot interaction, augmented reality interfaces, and end-user robot programming. His work addresses one of modern robotics' most pressing challenges: making industrial collaborative robots accessible to non-expert users without requiring specialized programming knowledge. Kapinus has made significant contributions through his development of innovative spatial augmented reality (SAR) frameworks that simplify robot programming. His most influential work, garnering 43 citations, introduced a hybrid approach combining interactive spatial augmented reality with head-mounted displays, demonstrating measurable reductions in user workload and programming time compared to traditional methods. This research forms part of a cohesive body of work exploring how AR environments can intuitively mediate human-robot collaboration in industrial settings. Beyond interface design, Kapinus has thoughtfully incorporated Human-Computer Interaction methodologies — including personas, scenarios, and use cases — into Human-Robot Interaction development, a relatively underexplored area at the time. His investigations into multimodal interaction, virtual object selection in cluttered AR environments, and solutions for physical reachability constraints in handheld AR reflect a researcher committed to practical, user-centered solutions. With over 130 cumulative citations, his research continues shaping how industries can democratize robot programming for everyday workers.
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- 3Spatially Situated End-User Robot Programming in Augmented Reality20 citations · 2019
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- 9End-User Robot Programming Case Study4 citations · 2020