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 of Delft University of Technology. He leads the Delft Haptics Lab, which is dedicated to advancing human-robot interaction and haptics. Driven by the vision of enhancing collaboration between humans and intelligent machines, David and his team engage in cutting-edge research and strive for excellence in education. His work focuses on control feedback, robot interactions, and environment design, aiming to create more effective and intuitive collaborations between humans and robots. The lab has made significant contributions to understanding how haptic feedback can improve the user experience and performance in various applications involving robotic assistance and interaction.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1977-01-01 — Present

Delft University of Technology • Delft, Netherlands

Leading research and teaching 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

Requirements apply generally across engineering and science master programs. Specific tracks like Architecture require a digital portfolio.