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Kaspar Althoefer

Publication record assembled from the DBLP archive of ranked conferences.

Papers indexed

114

Venues

9

Active years

1999–2025

Best venue rank

A*

Where they publish

Papers

114 indexed papers, newest first.

YearVenueTitleAuthors
2025IROSR-Tac0: A Rounded High-Frequency Transferable Monochrome Vision-based Tactile Sensor for Shape Reconstruction.Wanlin Li, Pei Lin, Meng Wang, Chenxi Xiao, Kaspar Althoefer, Yao Su, Ziyuan Jiao, Hangxin Liu
2024IROSHybrid Continuum-Eversion Robot: Precise Navigation and Decontamination in Nuclear Environments using Vine Robot.Mohammed Al-Dubooni, Cuebong Wong, Kaspar Althoefer
2024IROSOptimal Sensing in Soft Pneumatic Actuators via Stretchable Optical Waveguides.Faisal Al Jaber, Ahmed Hassan, Ivan Vitanov, Noora Almeadadi, Hind AlHajri, Sara AlEnazi, Rashid Al-Marri, Kaspar Althoefer, Pilsung Choe
2024IROSDexSkills: Skill Segmentation Using Haptic Data for Learning Autonomous Long-Horizon Robotic Manipulation Tasks.Xiaofeng Mao, Gabriele Giudici, Claudio Coppola, Kaspar Althoefer, Ildar Farkhatdinov, Zhibin Li, Lorenzo Jamone
2024IROSReconfigurable Soft Gripper Based on Eversion and Electroadhesion for Cluttered Environments.Dana Ragab, Elizabeth Rendon-Morales, Kaspar Althoefer, Hareesh Godaba
2024IROSLarge-scale Deployment of Vision-based Tactile Sensors on Multi-fingered Grippers.Meng Wang, Wanlin Li, Hao Liang, Boren Li, Kaspar Althoefer, Yao Su, Hangxin Liu
2023ICRAA Miniaturised Camera-based Multi-Modal Tactile Sensor.Kaspar Althoefer, Yonggen Ling, Wanlin Li, Xinyuan Qian, Wang Wei Lee, Peng Qi
2023ICRALearning Decoupled Multi-touch Force Estimation, Localization and Stretch for Soft Capacitive E-skin.Abu Bakar Dawood, Claudio Coppola, Kaspar Althoefer
2023ICRAA fluidic actuator with an internal stiffening structure inspired by mammalian erectile tissue.Jan Fras, Kaspar Althoefer
2023IROSEversion-Capable Fabric Robot Gripper with Novel Retraction Mechanism.Ahmed Hassan, Taqi Abrar, Faisal Al Jaber, Ivan Vitanov, Kaspar Althoefer
2023IROSSoft Cap for Vine Robots.Cem Suulker, Sophie Skach, Danyaal Kaleel, Taqi Abrar, Zain Murtaza, Dilara Suulker, Kaspar Althoefer
2022ICRATactile Classification of Object Materials for Virtual Reality based Robot Teleoperation.Bukeikhan Omarali, Francesca Palermo, Kaspar Althoefer, Maurizio Valle, Ildar Farkhatdinov
2021ICRAHighly Manoeuvrable Eversion Robot Based on Fusion of Function with Structure.Taqi Abrar, Fabrizio Putzu, Ahmad Ataka, Hareesh Godaba, Kaspar Althoefer
2021SMCWorkspace Scaling and Rate Mode Control for Virtual Reality based Robot Teleoperation.Bukeikhan Omarali, Kaspar Althoefer, Fulvio Mastrogiovanni, Maurizio Valle, Ildar Farkhatdinov
2020ICRAImplementing Tactile and Proximity Sensing for Crack Detection.Francesca Palermo, Jelizaveta Konstantinova, Kaspar Althoefer, Stefan Poslad, Ildar Farkhatdinov
2020IROSObserver-based Control of Inflatable Robot with Variable StiffnessAhmad Ataka, Taqi Abrar, Fabrizio Putzu, Hareesh Godaba, Kaspar Althoefer
2020IROSSilicone-based Capacitive E-skin for Exteroception and Proprioception.Abu Bakar Dawood, Hareesh Godaba, Ahmad Ataka, Kaspar Althoefer
2020IROSA Two-Fingered Robot Gripper with Variable Stiffness Flexure Hinges Based on Shape Morphing.Hareesh Godaba, Aqeel Sajad, Navin Patel, Kaspar Althoefer, Ketao Zhang
2020RO-MANVirtual Reality based Telerobotics Framework with Depth Cameras.Bukeikhan Omarali, Brice D. Denoun, Kaspar Althoefer, Lorenzo Jamone, Maurizio Valle, Ildar Farkhatdinov
2019ICRAMagnetic-Field-Inspired Navigation for Quadcopter Robot in Unknown Environments.Ahmad Ataka, Hak-Keung Lam, Kaspar Althoefer
2019ICRAReal-time Robot-assisted Ergonomics.Ali Shafti, Ahmad Ataka, Beatriz Urbistondo Lazpita, Ali Shiva, Helge A. Wrdemann, Kaspar Althoefer
2018ICRAReactive Magnetic-Field-Inspired Navigation for Non-Holonomic Mobile Robots in Unknown Environments.Ahmad Ataka, Hak-Keung Lam, Kaspar Althoefer
2018ICRABio-Inspired Octopus Robot Based on Novel Soft Fluidic Actuator.Jan Fras, Yohan Noh, Mateusz Macias, Helge A. Wrdemann, Kaspar Althoefer
2018IROSMagnetic-Field-Inspired Navigation for Soft Continuum Manipulator.Ahmad Ataka, Ali Shiva, Hak-Keung Lam, Kaspar Althoefer
2018IROSSoft Biomimetic Prosthetic Hand: Design, Manufacturing and Preliminary Examination.Jan Fras, Kaspar Althoefer
2018IROSStatic Kinematics for an Antagonistically Actuated Robot Based on a Beam-Mechanics-Based Model.Agostino Stilli, Efstathios Kolokotronis, Jan Fras, Ahmad Ataka, Kaspar Althoefer, Helge A. Wurdemann
2017IROSSoft fluidic rotary actuator with improved actuation properties.Jan Fras, Yohan Noh, Helge A. Wurdemann, Kaspar Althoefer
2017ICRAVariable Stiffness Link (VSL): Toward inherently safe robotic manipulators.Agostino Stilli, Luca Grattarola, Hauke Feldmann, Helge A. Wurdemann, Kaspar Althoefer
2016ETFAFourByThree: Imagine humans and robots working hand in hand.Iaki Maurtua, Nicola Pedrocchi, Andrea Orlandini, Jose de Gea Fernandez, Christian Vogel, Aaron Geenen, Kaspar Althoefer, Ali Shafti
2016ICRAReal-time planner for multi-segment continuum manipulator in dynamic environments.Ahmad Ataka, Peng Qi, Hongbin Liu, Kaspar Althoefer
2016IROSReal-time pose estimation and obstacle avoidance for multi-segment continuum manipulator in dynamic environments.Ahmad Ataka, Peng Qi, Ali Shiva, Ali Shafti, Helge A. Wurdemann, Hongbin Liu, Kaspar Althoefer
2016IROSNew kinematic multi-section model for catheter contact force estimation and steering.Junghwan Back, Lukas Lindenroth, Rashed Karim, Kaspar Althoefer, Kawal S. Rhode, Hongbin Liu
2016IROSFingertip proximity sensor with realtime visual-based calibration.Jelizaveta Konstantinova, Agostino Stilli, Angela Faragasso, Kaspar Althoefer
2016IROSStiffness-based modelling of a hydraulically-actuated soft robotics manipulator.Lukas Lindenroth, Junghwan Back, Adrian Schoisengeier, Yohan Noh, Helge A. Wurdemann, Kaspar Althoefer, Hongbin Liu
2016IROSIterative Closest Labeled Point for tactile object shape recognition.Shan Luo, Wenxuan Mou, Kaspar Althoefer, Hongbin Liu
2016IROSA new miniaturised multi-axis force/torque sensors based on optoelectronic technology and simply-supported beam.Yohan Noh, Joo Bimbo, Agostino Stilli, Helge A. Wurdemann, Hongbin Liu, Richard James Housden, Kawal S. Rhode, Kaspar Althoefer
2016ICRAA geometry deformation model for compound continuum manipulators with external loading.S. M. Hadi Sadati, Ali Shiva, Ahmad Ataka, S. Elnaz Naghibi, Ian D. Walker, Kaspar Althoefer, D. P. Thrishantha Nanayakkara
2016ICRADesigning embroidered electrodes for wearable surface electromyography.Ali Shafti, Roger B. Ribas Manero, A. M. Borg, Kaspar Althoefer, Matthew J. Howard
2016MICCAIProbe Tracking and Its Application in Automatic Acquisition Using a Trans-Esophageal Ultrasound Robot.Shuangyi Wang, Davinder Singh, David Lau, Kiran Reddy, Kaspar Althoefer, Kawal S. Rhode, Richard James Housden
2015ICRALocalizing the object contact through matching tactile features with visual map.Shan Luo, Wenxuan Mou, Kaspar Althoefer, Hongbin Liu
2015ICRATendon and pressure actuation for a bio-inspired manipulator based on an antagonistic principle.Farahnaz Maghooa, Agostino Stilli, Yohan Noh, Kaspar Althoefer, Helge A. Wurdemann
2015IROSFeasibility study- novel optical soft tactile array sensing for minimally invasive surgery.Junghwan Back, Prokar Dasgupta, Lakmal D. Seneviratne, Kaspar Althoefer, Hongbin Liu
2015IROSCatheter contact force estimation from shape detection using a real-time Cosserat rod model.Junghwan Back, Thomas Manwell, Rashed Karim, Kawal S. Rhode, Kaspar Althoefer, Hongbin Liu
2015IROSMulti-axis stiffness sensing device for medical palpation.Angela Faragasso, Agostino Stilli, Joo Bimbo, Helge A. Wurdemann, Kaspar Althoefer
2015IROSForce and proximity fingertip sensor to enhance grasping perception.Jelizaveta Konstantinova, Agostino Stilli, Kaspar Althoefer
2015IROSA 7.5mm Steiner chain fibre-optic system for multi-segment flex sensing.Sina Sareh, Yohan Noh, Tommaso Ranzani, Helge A. Wurdemann, Hongbin Liu, Kaspar Althoefer
2014ICRAControl a contact sensing finger for surface haptic exploration.Junghwan Back, Joo Bimbo, Yohan Noh, Lakmal D. Seneviratne, Kaspar Althoefer, Hongbin Liu
2014ICRASimplifying grasping complexity through generalization of kinaesthetically learned synergies.Giuseppe Cotugno, Vishawanathan Mohan, Kaspar Althoefer, D. P. Thrishantha Nanayakkara
2014ICRANovel uniaxial force sensor based on visual information for minimally invasive surgery.Angela Faragasso, Joo Bimbo, Yohan Noh, Allen Jiang, Sina Sareh, Hongbin Liu, D. P. Thrishantha Nanayakkara, Helge A. Wurdemann, Kaspar Althoefer
2014ICRAA novel tumor localization method using haptic palpation based on soft tissue probing data.Min Li, Angela Faragasso, Jelizaveta Konstantinova, Vahid Aminzadeh, Lakmal D. Seneviratne, Prokar Dasgupta, Kaspar Althoefer
2014ICRAA three-axial body force sensor for flexible manipulators.Yohan Noh, Sina Sareh, Jungwhan Back, Helge A. Wurdemann, Tommaso Ranzani, Emanuele Lindo Secco, Angela Faragasso, Hongbin Liu, Kaspar Althoefer
2014IROSA novel continuum-style robot with multilayer compliant modules.Peng Qi, Chen Qiu, Hongbin Liu, Jian S. Dai, Lakmal D. Seneviratne, Kaspar Althoefer
2014IROSShrinkable, stiffness-controllable soft manipulator based on a bio-inspired antagonistic actuation principle.Agostino Stilli, Helge A. Wurdemann, Kaspar Althoefer
2014ICRABio-inspired tactile sensor sleeve for surgical soft manipulators.Sina Sareh, Allen Jiang, Angela Faragasso, Yohan Noh, D. P. Thrishantha Nanayakkara, Prokar Dasgupta, Lakmal D. Seneviratne, Helge A. Wurdemann, Kaspar Althoefer
2014ICRAEstimation of tissue stiffness using a prototype of air-float stiffness probe.Indika B. Wanninayake, Lakmal D. Seneviratne, Kaspar Althoefer
2013ICRAModel-free fuzzy tightening control for bolt/nut joint connections of wind turbine hubs.Christian Deters, Emanuele Lindo Secco, Helge A. Wurdemann, Hak-Keung Lam, Lakmal D. Seneviratne, Kaspar Althoefer
2013IROSCombining touch and vision for the estimation of an object's pose during manipulation.Joo Bimbo, Lakmal D. Seneviratne, Kaspar Althoefer, Hongbin Liu
2013IROSForce-velocity modulation strategies for soft tissue examination.Jelizaveta Konstantinova, Min Li, Vahid Aminzadeh, Prokar Dasgupta, Kaspar Althoefer, D. P. Thrishantha Nanayakkara
2013IROSA two party haptic guidance controller via a hard rein.Anuradha Ranasinghe, Jacques Penders, Prokar Dasgupta, Kaspar Althoefer, D. P. Thrishantha Nanayakkara
2013IROSFiber optics tactile array probe for tissue palpation during minimally invasive surgery.Hui Xie, Hongbin Liu, Shan Luo, Lakmal D. Seneviratne, Kaspar Althoefer
2013ICRAAn optical curvature sensor for flexible manipulators.Thomas C. Searle, Kaspar Althoefer, Lakmal D. Seneviratne, Hongbin Liu
2013SMCEvaluating Manual Palpation Trajectory Patterns in Tele-manipulation for Soft Tissue Examination.Jelizaveta Konstantinova, Min Li, Vahid Aminzadeh, Kaspar Althoefer, D. P. Thrishantha Nanayakkara, Prokar Dasgupta
2013SMCHaptics for Multi-fingered Palpation.Min Li, Shan Luo, Lakmal D. Seneviratne, D. P. Thrishantha Nanayakkara, Kaspar Althoefer, Prokar Dasgupta
2013SMCAn Optimal State Dependent Haptic Guidance Controller via a Hard Rein.Anuradha Ranasinghe, Kaspar Althoefer, D. P. Thrishantha Nanayakkara, Jacques Penders, Prokar Dasgupta
2012ICRATissue stiffness simulation and abnormality localization using pseudo-haptic feedback.Min Li, Hongbin Liu, Jichun Li, Lakmal D. Seneviratne, Kaspar Althoefer
2012ICRAA computationally fast algorithm for local contact shape and pose classification using a tactile array sensor.Hongbin Liu, Xiaojing Song, D. P. Thrishantha Nanayakkara, Lakmal D. Seneviratne, Kaspar Althoefer
2012IROSAdaptive grip control on an uncertain object.Allen Jiang, Joo Bimbo, Simon Goulder, Hongbin Liu, Xiaojing Song, Prokar Dasgupta, Kaspar Althoefer, D. P. Thrishantha Nanayakkara
2012IROSDesign of a variable stiffness flexible manipulator with composite granular jamming and membrane coupling.Allen Jiang, Georgios Xynogalas, Prokar Dasgupta, Kaspar Althoefer, D. P. Thrishantha Nanayakkara
2012IROSSurface material recognition through haptic exploration using an intelligent contact sensing finger.Hongbin Liu, Xiaojing Song, Joo Bimbo, Lakmal D. Seneviratne, Kaspar Althoefer
2012IROSA novel dynamic slip prediction and compensation approach based on haptic surface exploration.Xiaojing Song, Hongbin Liu, Joo Bimbo, Kaspar Althoefer, Lakmal D. Seneviratne
2012ICRAAn investigation of the use of linear polarizers to measure force and torque in optical 6-DOF force/torque sensors for dexterous manipulators.Ramon Sargeant, Lakmal D. Seneviratne, Kaspar Althoefer
2012ICRANovel indentation depth measuring system for stiffness characterization in soft tissue palpation.Indika B. Wanninayake, Lakmal D. Seneviratne, Kaspar Althoefer
2010ICARCVFinite element modelling of rolling indentation for tissue adomanlity identification.Kiattisak Sangpradit, Kaspar Althoefer, Lakmal D. Seneviratne
2010ICARCVA robust downward-looking camera based velocity estimation with height compensation for mobile robots.Xiaojing Song, Kaspar Althoefer, Lakmal D. Seneviratne
2010ICRAMiniaturized force-indentation depth sensor for tissue abnormality identification during laparoscopic surgery.Hongbin Liu, Jichun Li, Qi-ian Poon, Lakmal D. Seneviratne, Kaspar Althoefer
2010ICRANovel miniature MRI-compatible fiber-optic force sensor for cardiac catheterization procedures.Panagiotis Polygerinos, Pinyo Puangmali, Tobias Schaeffter, Reza Razavi, Lakmal D. Seneviratne, Kaspar Althoefer
2010ICRAMiniaturized triaxial optical fiber force sensor for MRI-Guided minimally invasive surgery.Pinyo Puangmali, Prokar Dasgupta, Lakmal D. Seneviratne, Kaspar Althoefer
2010IROSTactile sensor array using prismatic-tip optical fibers for dexterous robotic hands.Asghar Ataollahi, Panagiotis Polygerinos, Pinyo Puangmali, Lakmal D. Seneviratne, Kaspar Althoefer
2009ICRANovel design of a 3-axis optical fiber force sensor for applications in magnetic resonance environments.Pinyo Puangmali, Kaspar Althoefer, Lakmal D. Seneviratne
2009IROSMeasuring tip and side forces of a novel catheter prototype: A feasibility study.Panagiotis Polygerinos, Tobias Schaeffter, Lakmal D. Seneviratne, Kaspar Althoefer
2009IROSA novel MRI compatible air-cushion tactile sensor for Minimally Invasive Surgery.Dinusha Zbyszewski, Panagiotis Polygerinos, Lakmal D. Seneviratne, Kaspar Althoefer
2009ICRATissue identification using inverse Finite Element analysis of rolling indentation.Kiattisak Sangpradit, Hongbin Liu, Lakmal D. Seneviratne, Kaspar Althoefer
2008ICARCVA robust slip estimation method for skid-steered mobile robots.Xiaojing Song, Lakmal D. Seneviratne, Kaspar Althoefer, Zibin Song
2008ICASSPDetecting stochastic nuclear quadrupole resonance signals in the presence of strong radio frequency interference.Samuel Dilshan Somasundaram, Andreas Jakobsson, Michael D. Rowe, John A. S. Smith, Naveed Razzaq Butt, Kaspar Althoefer
2008ICRARolling mechanical imaging: A novel approach for soft tissue modelling and identification during minimally invasive surgery.Hongbin Liu, David P. Noonan, Kaspar Althoefer, Lakmal D. Seneviratne
2008ICRAOptical fiber sensor for soft tissue investigation during minimally invasive surgery.Pinyo Puangmali, Hongbin Liu, Kaspar Althoefer, Lakmal D. Seneviratne
2008IROSManeuverability performance of tracked vehicles on soft terrains.Said Al-Milli, Kaspar Althoefer, Lakmal D. Seneviratne
2008IROSOptical flow-based slip and velocity estimation technique for unmanned skid-steered vehicles.Xiaojing Song, Zibin Song, Lakmal D. Seneviratne, Kaspar Althoefer
2008IROSTactile sensing using a novel air cushion sensor: A feasibility study.Dinusha Zbyszewski, Arkapravo Bhaumik, Kaspar Althoefer, Lakmal D. Seneviratne
2007ICRAA Dual-Function Wheeled Probe for Tissue Viscoelastic Property Identification during Minimally Invasive Surgery.David P. Noonan, Hongbin Liu, Yahya H. Zweiri, Kaspar Althoefer, Lakmal D. Seneviratne
2007IROSValidation of soil parameter identification for track-terrain interaction Dynamics.Suksun Hutangkabodee, Yahya H. Zweiri, Lakmal D. Seneviratne, Kaspar Althoefer
2007IROSThe development of nonlinear viscoelastic model for the application of soft tissue identification.Hongbin Liu, David P. Noonan, Yahya H. Zweiri, Kaspar Althoefer, Lakmal D. Seneviratne
2007IROSExperimental study of soft tissue recovery using optical fiber probe.Hongbin Liu, Pinyo Puangmali, Kaspar Althoefer, Lakmal D. Seneviratne
2007IROSOn-line energy-based method for soil estimation and classification in autonomous excavation.Shahram Mohseni Vahed, Haten Al Delaimi, Kaspar Althoefer, Lakmal D. Seneviratne
2006ICRAPerformance Prediction of a Wheeled Vehicle on Unknown Terrain using Identified Soil Parameters.Suksun Hutangkabodee, Yahya H. Zweiri, Lakmal D. Seneviratne, Kaspar Althoefer
2006ICRANon-linear Observer for Slip Estimation of Skid-steering Vehicles.Zibin Song, Yahya H. Zweiri, Lakmal D. Seneviratne, Kaspar Althoefer
2005ICRAOnline Soil-bucket Interaction Identification for Autonomous Excavation.Choopar Tan, Yahya H. Zweiri, Kaspar Althoefer, Lakmal D. Seneviratne
2004ICRAAutomated Pipe Inspection using ANN and Laser Data Fusion.Olga Duran, Kaspar Althoefer, Lakmal D. Seneviratne
2004ICRAAn Ultrasonic Profiling Method for Sewer Inspection.Francisco Gmez, Kaspar Althoefer, Lakmal D. Seneviratne
2004ICRAGap Sensing Benefits in Conform™ Extrusion Machinery.Kafeel Khawaja, Kaspar Althoefer, Mike P. Clode, Lakmal D. Seneviratne
2004ICRAHybrid Model in a Real-time Soil Parameter Identification Scheme for Autonomous Excavation.Choopar Tan, Yahya H. Zweiri, Kaspar Althoefer, Lakmal D. Seneviratne
2003ICIPA sensor for pipe inspection: model, analysis and image extraction.Olga Duran, Kaspar Althoefer, Lakmal D. Seneviratne
2003ICRAExperiments using a laser-based transducer and automated analysis techniques for pipe inspection.Olga Duran, Kaspar Althoefer, Lakmal D. Seneviratne
2003ICRAModeling of ultrasound sensor for pipe inspection.Francisco Gmez, Kaspar Althoefer, Lakmal D. Seneviratne
2003IROSIdentification of threaded fastening parameters using the Newton Raphson Method.Mongkorn Klingajay, Lakmal D. Seneviratne, Kaspar Althoefer
2003ICRAOn-Line Soil Property Estimation for Autonmous Excavator Vehicles.Choopar Tan, Yahya H. Zweiri, Kaspar Althoefer, Lakmal D. Seneviratne
2003ICRAA Generalized Newton Method for Identification of Closed-Chain Excavator Arm Parameters.Yahya H. Zweiri, Lakmal D. Seneviratne, Kaspar Althoefer
2002ICRAAutomated Sewer Pipe Inspection through Image Processing.Olga Duran, Kaspar Althoefer, Lakmal D. Seneviratne
2002IROSPipe inspection using intelligent analysis techniques with high noise-tolerance.Olga Duran, Kaspar Althoefer, Lakmal D. Seneviratne
2002IROSModel-based automation for heavy duty mobile excavator.Yahya H. Zweiri, Lakmal D. Seneviratne, Kaspar Althoefer
2002ICRAA New Three-Term Backpropagation Algorithm with Convergence Analysis.Yahya H. Zweiri, James F. Whidborne, Kaspar Althoefer, Lakmal D. Seneviratne
2000ICRARadial Basis Artificial Neural Networks for Screw Insertions Classification.Bruno Lara, Lakmal D. Seneviratne, Kaspar Althoefer
1999IROSUse of artificial neural networks for the monitoring of screw insertions.Bruno Lara, Kaspar Althoefer, Lakmal D. Seneviratne
1999IROSWeightless neural network based monitoring of screw fastenings.Lakmal D. Seneviratne, P. Visuwan, Kaspar Althoefer