Papers
25
Total Citations
1,160
H-Index
15
About
Otmar Hilliges is a prominent researcher whose work spans computer vision, human-robot interaction, autonomous aerial systems, and computational fabrication. He is perhaps best known for his contributions to gaze estimation, exemplified by the widely adopted ETH-XGaze dataset (2020), which addresses the challenging problem of gaze prediction under extreme head pose variation and has accumulated nearly 300 citations. His work in autonomous aerial robotics has been equally influential, with significant contributions to real-time motion planning for aerial videography, distributed multi-robot formation control, and environment-independent formation flight — collectively reflecting a sustained effort to make autonomous systems more capable in dynamic, real-world environments. Hilliges has also advanced the field of human-robot interaction in imaginative directions, from designing 3D-printable robotic creatures to developing autonomous hugging robots and frameworks for learning human-to-robot handovers from point clouds. His research on whole-body grasping (SAGA) and robotic assembly further demonstrates his commitment to dexterous, physically grounded robot intelligence. With multiple papers exceeding 100 citations and a portfolio that bridges perception, planning, and interaction, Hilliges has established himself as a versatile and impactful voice in modern robotics and AI research.
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- 3Distributed multi-robot formation control in dynamic environments141 citations · 2018
- 4Interactive design of 3D-printable robotic creatures91 citations · 2015
- 5SAGA: Stochastic Whole-Body Grasping with Contact54 citations · 2022
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- 7Environment-independent formation flight for micro aerial vehicles49 citations · 2014
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- 9Learning Human-to-Robot Handovers from Point Clouds42 citations · 2023
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