Dr. David Abbink

Professor

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Biography

David Abbink is a professor of Haptic Human-Robot Interaction at the Department of Cognitive Robotics within the Faculty of Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering (3mE) at Delft University of Technology. He leads the Delft Haptics Lab, where research is focused on enhancing collaboration between humans and intelligent machines. His team aims to push the boundaries of research and education in the fields of human-robot interaction and haptics. Numerous innovative projects are undertaken, demonstrating the lab's commitment to advancing knowledge in this multidisciplinary field. Abbink's work has garnered significant recognition in the academic community, emphasizing the importance of control feedback, robot interactions, and environmental design in the field. He has contributed to various publications and received prestigious awards, including the Human Factors Prize from the Human Factors Ergonomics Society.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Delft University of Technology • Delft, Netherlands

Leading research and education in haptic human-robot interaction.

Awards

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Human Factors Prize

2014-01-01

Requirements for Delft University of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:154
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a related field Sufficient credits in key subjects (Mathematics, Physics, Discipline-specific)
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Academic transcript
  • English language certificate
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Motivation letter
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Identity document (Passport)
  • GRE General Test results (for international diplomas)
Specialization Notes

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