Telerobotics
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Telerobotics is the discipline of controlling robotic systems from a remote location, allowing human operators to perform physical tasks in environments that are dangerous, inaccessible, or distant. The operator issues commands through an interface—ranging from joysticks and haptic devices to motion-capture suits and virtual reality headsets—while sensors on the robot transmit visual, force, and tactile feedback, creating a sense of telepresence. A central technical challenge is managing communication time delays, which can destabilize control loops; researchers address this using passivity-based frameworks, wave variable methods, and predictive displays. Telerobotics is deployed across diverse domains: surgical robots like the da Vinci system enable minimally invasive procedures with enhanced precision; NASA's Robonaut and the ROTEX experiment extend human capability into space; and telepresence robots support remote collaboration in workplaces and healthcare. The field matters because it safely extends human reach into hazardous or physically remote environments while preserving human judgment and dexterity, making it foundational to modern autonomous systems, human-robot interaction, and assistive technologies.
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Citations: 337 • 2003
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T.B. Sheridan
Citations: 302 • 1989
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Human Body Detection and Geolocalization for UAV Search and Rescue Missions Using Color and Thermal Imagery
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Citations: 298 • 2008
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