Martin Jagersand, University of Alberta

Research

Computer Vision Geometric invariants HRI - Human- Robot Interaction Learning hand eye coordination LfD - Learning motor skills from (human) Demonstration Robotics Visual Servoing

Latest papers

Transparency-optimized position-position control for human-scale bilateral teleoperation.
Frontiers in robotics and AI · 2026 · senior author
Tumor invasion margin on the Riemannian space of brain fibers.
Medical image analysis · 2012 · senior author
Tumor invasion margin on the Riemannian space of brain fibers.
Medical image computing and computer-assisted intervention : MICCAI ... International Conference on Medical Image Computing and Computer-Assisted Intervention · 2009 · senior author

All 3 publications

Latest funding

Learning robot object manipulation from human demonstrations using image, force, and contact geometry
NSERC · 2023 · Principal investigator
$104,000
Kinova Jaco wheelchair robot arm and hand for rehabilitation and assistance to the disabled
NSERC · 2017 · Principal investigator
$65,045
Motion Capture System and Mobile Robot Vehicle for Indoor Autonomous Navigation Research
NSERC · 2017 · Co-investigator
$36,604

All 12 grants and awards

3 publications.

01

Transparency-optimized position-position control for human-scale bilateral teleoperation.

Noohian A, Haghverd F, Lynch A, Jagersand M

Frontiers in robotics and AI2026Senior author

DOI: 10.3389/frobt.2026.1797952 PMID: 42292047

02

Tumor invasion margin on the Riemannian space of brain fibers.

Mosayebi P, Cobzas D, Murtha A, Jagersand M

Medical image analysis2012Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.media.2011.10.001 PMID: 22154876

03

Tumor invasion margin on the Riemannian space of brain fibers.

Cobzas D, Mosayebi P, Murtha A, Jagersand M

Medical image computing and computer-assisted intervention : MICCAI ... International Conference on Medical Image Computing and Computer-Assisted Intervention2009Senior author

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-04271-3_65 PMID: 20426153

Learning robot object manipulation from human demonstrations using image, force, and contact geometry

Principal investigatorNSERC2023Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Jagersand, Martin

Keywords: robotics; computer vision; visual servoing; geometric invariants; learning hand eye coordination; hri - human- robot interaction; lfd - learning motor skills from (human) demonstration

$104,000

Kinova Jaco wheelchair robot arm and hand for rehabilitation and assistance to the disabled

Principal investigatorNSERC2017Research Tools and Instruments

Principal investigators: Jagersand, Martin

$65,045

Motion Capture System and Mobile Robot Vehicle for Indoor Autonomous Navigation Research

Co-investigatorNSERC2017Research Tools and Instruments

Principal investigators: Zhang, Hong

$36,604

Robot arm and hand manipulation using vision-guided motion control directed by human gestures

Principal investigatorNSERC2016Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Jagersand, Martin

$324,000

Computer vision-based Human-Robot Interface for handicapped users of Kinova's Jaco robot arm and hand

Principal investigatorNSERC2013Engage Grants Program

Principal investigators: Jagersand, Martin

$25,000

Visit by UofAlberta robot vision researchers to robotics company Kinova in Montreal to discuss possible projects in vision-guided Human-Robot Interfaces

Principal investigatorNSERC2012Interaction Grants Program

Principal investigators: Jagersand, Martin

$4,875

Equipment upgrade to enable bi-manual haptic tele-manipulation research

Principal investigatorNSERC2012Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)

Principal investigators: Jagersand, Martin

$38,000

Incremental modeling of geometry and appearance from video

Principal investigatorNSERC2011Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Jagersand, Martin

$120,000

Inspection system for electrical transmission lines using an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

Co-investigatorNSERC2010Strategic Projects - Group

Principal investigators: Lynch, Alan

$508,180

Semi-autonomous supervised control in space tele-robotics using uncalibrated vision for traking and modeling

Principal investigatorNSERC2007Collaborative Research and Development Grants

Principal investigators: Jagersand, Martin

$120,000

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

Frequent collaborators

Computing Science
Electrical and Computer Engineering

Co-authors at University of Alberta, colored by department. Thicker lines mean more shared papers; select anyone to open their profile and their own map.

Dana Cobzas

Computing Science

2 shared papers, latest 2012

Alan Lynch

Electrical and Computer Engineering

1 shared papers, latest 2026

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Computer Vision Dear Professor Jagersand, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Transparency-optimized position-position control for human-scale bilateral teleoperation." (2026), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your NSERC-funded project "Learning robot object manipulation from human demonstrations using image, force, and contact geometry" (2023), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]