Papers
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Total Citations
155
H-Index
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About
Amod Kumar is a leading researcher in the intersection of rehabilitation robotics, surgical robotics, and human-machine interaction. His work focuses on developing intelligent robotic systems that assist and restore human motor function, particularly for stroke rehabilitation and minimally invasive surgery. Kumar’s major contributions include pioneering the use of surface electromyography (sEMG) for intuitive control of exoskeletons, enabling stroke patients to perform isometric contractions for rehabilitation. He has also advanced the field of surgical robotics through real-time hand tremor estimation and suppression, as well as kinematic control for articulated surgical arms. His most cited work, a review on underactuated biped robots (84 citations), provides foundational insights into dynamic walking control. Additionally, his design optimization of a minimally invasive surgical robot (13 citations) and myoelectric arm with single-actuator hand and wrist motions (8 citations) demonstrate his commitment to practical, efficient robotic solutions. Kumar’s research has been published in leading venues and continues to shape the development of assistive and surgical technologies, with his work on tremor suppression and exoskeleton control being particularly influential for future clinical applications.
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Top Papers
- 1A brief review of dynamics and control of underactuated biped robots84 citations · 2017
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- 4Design optimization of minimally invasive surgical robot13 citations · 2015
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- 7Inertia-based angle measurement unit for gait assistive device3 citations · 2014
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