Vinicius Prado da Fonseca

Vinicius Prado da Fonseca is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Memorial University of Newfoundland. His research focuses on advanced robotics, tactile sensing technologies, and human-robot interaction. His work integrates machine learning and artificial intelligence to improve robotic manipulation, prosthetic control, and haptic interfaces.

Education background includes:

• Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from University of Ottawa (2020)
• M.Sc. in Systems and Computing from Military Institute of Engineering, Brazil (2013)
• B.Sc. in Computer Science from Federal University of Tocantins, Brazil (2010)

Research interests emphasize tactile perception systems, compliant robotic grippers, and bio-inspired sensor modules. Notable contributions include the BioIn-Tacto tactile sensing framework and studies on myoelectric control for upper-limb prosthetics. His work bridges theoretical machine learning with practical robotics applications in manufacturing, healthcare, and assistive technologies.

Publications span over 30 peer-reviewed articles focusing on tactile datasets, sensor design, and robotic control algorithms. Recent trends show increasing emphasis on multimodal data fusion, active learning for sensor optimization, and human-centric robotics applications.

Currently no listed scientific awards or grants, but maintains active collaborations in prosthetic development and industrial automation projects.