J. Edward Colgate

11.5k total citations · 3 hit papers
197 papers, 7.9k citations indexed

About

J. Edward Colgate is a scholar working on Cognitive Neuroscience, Mechanical Engineering and Human-Computer Interaction. According to data from OpenAlex, J. Edward Colgate has authored 197 papers receiving a total of 7.9k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 115 papers in Cognitive Neuroscience, 92 papers in Mechanical Engineering and 62 papers in Human-Computer Interaction. Recurrent topics in J. Edward Colgate's work include Tactile and Sensory Interactions (108 papers), Teleoperation and Haptic Systems (82 papers) and Robot Manipulation and Learning (37 papers). J. Edward Colgate is often cited by papers focused on Tactile and Sensory Interactions (108 papers), Teleoperation and Haptic Systems (82 papers) and Robot Manipulation and Learning (37 papers). J. Edward Colgate collaborates with scholars based in United States, Philippines and China. J. Edward Colgate's co-authors include Michael A. Peshkin, Neville Hogan, Kevin Lynch, Witaya Wannasuphoprasit, Ambarish Goswami, Michael C. Stanley, Keehoon Kim, Gabriel Aguirre-Ollinger, R. Brent Gillespie and Carl A. Moore and has published in prestigious journals such as Science, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología.

In The Last Decade

J. Edward Colgate

186 papers receiving 7.5k citations

Hit Papers

Robust control of dynamically interacting systems 1988 2026 2000 2013 1988 1997 2025 100 200 300 400
What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

  1. Robust control of dynamically interacting systems
    1988 455 citations J. Edward Colgate, Neville Hogan International Journal of Control profile →
  2. Passivity of a class of sampled-data systems: Application to haptic interfaces
    1997 376 citations J. Edward Colgate et al. profile →
  3. Full freedom-of-motion actuators as advanced haptic interfaces
    2025 17 citations Kyoungho Ha, Jae‐Young Yoo et al. Science profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
J. Edward Colgate United States 47 3.7k 3.3k 3.2k 2.3k 1.7k 197 7.9k
Domenico Prattichizzo Italy 50 2.9k 0.8× 3.1k 0.9× 3.5k 1.1× 3.6k 1.5× 1.9k 1.1× 417 9.8k
Martin Buss Germany 46 2.6k 0.7× 2.5k 0.7× 2.3k 0.7× 4.0k 1.7× 1.1k 0.7× 491 10.3k
Allison M. Okamura United States 61 5.8k 1.6× 3.9k 1.2× 9.1k 2.9× 3.7k 1.6× 1.9k 1.1× 361 14.6k
Vincent Hayward Canada 48 2.5k 0.7× 4.6k 1.4× 2.1k 0.7× 1.8k 0.8× 2.1k 1.2× 225 7.8k
Michael A. Peshkin United States 44 1.7k 0.5× 2.1k 0.6× 2.5k 0.8× 1.8k 0.8× 964 0.6× 195 5.9k
Mark R. Cutkosky United States 69 4.9k 1.3× 3.0k 0.9× 10.1k 3.2× 6.0k 2.6× 1.1k 0.7× 346 17.7k
Kouhei Ohnishi Japan 54 10.0k 2.7× 1.4k 0.4× 4.6k 1.4× 10.0k 4.3× 1.5k 0.9× 764 14.7k
John M. Hollerbach United States 46 2.5k 0.7× 2.2k 0.7× 3.3k 1.0× 5.7k 2.4× 638 0.4× 186 9.3k
J. Kenneth Salisbury United States 32 2.8k 0.8× 1.1k 0.3× 4.7k 1.5× 4.6k 2.0× 680 0.4× 71 7.8k
H. Harry Asada United States 51 1.9k 0.5× 733 0.2× 5.1k 1.6× 3.1k 1.3× 513 0.3× 435 9.5k

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Ha, Kyoungho, Jae‐Young Yoo, Shupeng Li, et al.. (2025). Full freedom-of-motion actuators as advanced haptic interfaces. Science. 387(6741). 1383–1390. 17 indexed citations breakdown →
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Tan, Sylvia, Michael A. Peshkin, Roberta L. Klatzky, & J. Edward Colgate. (2025). Toward human-resolution haptics: A high-bandwidth, high-density, wearable tactile display. Science Advances. 11(47). eadz5937–eadz5937.
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Tan, Sylvia, et al.. (2025). High-performance electroadhesive clutches with multilayered architecture. Science Advances. 11(7). eads0766–eads0766. 2 indexed citations
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Martinsen, Ørjan G., et al.. (2024). Experimental Estimation of Gap Thickness and Electrostatic Forces Between Contacting Surfaces Under Electroadhesion. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 6(4). 3 indexed citations
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Ma, Yuan, et al.. (2023). Preferential Contamination in Electroadhesive Touchscreens: Mechanisms, Multiphysics Model, and Solutions. Advanced Materials Technologies. 8(16). 4 indexed citations
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Colgate, J. Edward, et al.. (2022). The spatial profile of skin indentation shapes tactile perception across stimulus frequencies. Scientific Reports. 12(1). 13185–13185. 14 indexed citations
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Kim, Keehoon & J. Edward Colgate. (2012). Haptic Feedback Enhances Grip Force Control of sEMG-Controlled Prosthetic Hands in Targeted Reinnervation Amputees. IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering. 20(6). 798–805. 117 indexed citations
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Colgate, J. Edward, et al.. (2009). ShiverPad: A device capable of controlling shear force on a bare finger. 18–23. 5 indexed citations
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Colgate, J. Edward, et al.. (2007). T-PaD: Tactile Pattern Display through Variable Friction Reduction. 421–426. 219 indexed citations
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McKenna, Ann, J. Edward Colgate, S. H. Carr, & Gregory B. Olson. (2006). IDEA: Formalizing the Foundation for an Engineering Design Education*. 22(3). 671–678. 25 indexed citations
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Colgate, J. Edward, et al.. (2006). Power Efficiency of the Rotational-to-Linear Infinitely Variable Cobotic Transmission. Journal of Mechanical Design. 129(12). 1285–1293. 6 indexed citations
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Colgate, J. Edward, et al.. (2005). A Biologically Inspired Robotic Ribbon Fin. 32 indexed citations
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Colgate, J. Edward, Ann McKenna, & Bruce E. Ankenman. (2004). IDEA: Implementing Design Throughout the Curriculum at Northwestern*. 20(3). 405–411. 14 indexed citations
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Peshkin, Michael A., et al.. (2004). The haptic profile: capturing the feel of switches. 186–193. 38 indexed citations
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Hirsch, Penny, et al.. (2001). Engineering Design and Communication: The Case for Interdisciplinary Collaboration*. International journal of engineering education. 17(4). 342–348. 60 indexed citations
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Wannasuphoprasit, Witaya, P. Akella, Michael A. Peshkin, & J. Edward Colgate. (1998). Cobots: a novel material handling technology. 1–7. 18 indexed citations
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García, Charles, et al.. (1997). Robotic micromanipulator for ophthalmic surgery. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 38(4). 13 indexed citations
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Colgate, J. Edward, Witaya Wannasuphoprasit, & Michael A. Peshkin. (1996). Cobots: Robots for Collaboration With Human Operators. Dynamic Systems and Control. 433–439. 231 indexed citations
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Kazerooni, H., J. Edward Colgate, & Bernard D. Adelstein. (1993). Advances in Robotics, Mechatronics and Haptic Interfaces 1993. American Society of Mechanical Engineers eBooks. 14 indexed citations
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Colgate, J. Edward & Neville Hogan. (1988). Robust control of dynamically interacting systems. International Journal of Control. 48(1). 65–88. 455 indexed citations breakdown →

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