Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Biography
I am an Assistant Professor of Robotics at the Department of Mechanical Engineering of PolyU. My research interests are mainly in the fields of perceptual robotics, adaptive systems and control theory.
Education/Academic qualification
Mechanical and Automation Engineering, PhD, Chinese University of Hong Kong
Award Date: 1 Feb 2014
External positions
Visiting Researcher, Technical University of Munich
Jun 2019
Visiting Professor, Université de Toulon
Apr 2019
Research Assistant Professor, Chinese University of Hong Kong
Jul 2015 → Jun 2017
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Research output
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A Neurorobotic Embodiment for Exploring the Dynamical Interactions of a Spiking Cerebellar Model and a Robot Arm during Vision-Based Manipulation Tasks
Zahra, O., Navarro-Alarcon, D. & Tolu, S., 2021, (Accepted/In press) In: International Journal of Neural Systems.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
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A Robotic Defect Inspection System for Free-Form Specular Surfaces
Huo, S., Chik, D. TW. & Navarro-Alarcon, D., May 2021, IEEE Int. Conf. on Robotics and Automation (ICRA). IEEE, p. link & page no. is not available yetResearch output: Chapter in book / Conference proceeding › Conference article published in proceeding or book › Academic research › peer-review
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Can a robot outperform a human operator in skin photorejuvenation?
Muddassir, M., Si Un, C., Gomez, D. & Navarro-Alarcon, D., 2021, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology.Research output: Journal article publication › Letter › Academic research › peer-review
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Differential mapping spiking neural network for sensor-based robot control
Zahra, O., Tolu, S. & Navarro-Alarcon, D., May 2021, In: Bioinspiration and Biomimetics. 16, 3, 036008.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
2 Citations (Scopus) -
LaSeSOM: A Latent and Semantic Representation Framework for Soft Object Manipulation
Zhou, P., Zhu, J., Huo, S. & Navarro-Alarcon, D., Jul 2021, In: IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters. 6, 3, p. 5381-5388 8 p., 9410363.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
Prizes
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Best Student Poster Award
Navarro Alarcon, David (Recipient) & Zahra, O. I. E. A. A. E. (Recipient), 3 Jul 2019
Prize: Prize (research)
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CNERC Young Researcher Award 2021
Lee, H. Y. (Recipient) & Navarro Alarcon, David (Supervisor), 30 Sep 2021
Prize: Prize (research)
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Development of Experimental Robotic Platforms for Sensor-Servoing Applications
Navarro Alarcon, David (Recipient), Jun 2019
Prize: Prize (teaching & learning)
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ME41006: Hong Kong’s Very First Flip Classroom Subject on Perceptual Robotics
Navarro Alarcon, David (Recipient), Mar 2020
Prize: Prize (teaching & learning)
Activities
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Managing Deformation: A Step Towards Higher Robot Autonomy
David Navarro-Alarcon (Co-chair)
2020Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organizer / committee member
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Robotic Path Planning of Vision Sensors for Capturing Surface Defects in Workpieces
David Navarro Alarcon (Lead consultant)
Feb 2020Activity: Consultancy
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Université de Montpellier
David Navarro Alarcon (Visiting researcher)
Dec 2019Activity: Visiting an external institution › Visiting an external academic institution
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Shape Servoing of Deformable Objects: Modelling, Estimation and Control
David Navarro Alarcon (Invited speaker)
2019Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Technical University of Munich
David Navarro Alarcon (Visiting researcher)
Jun 2019Activity: Visiting an external institution › Visiting an external academic institution