Hubertus F.J.M. Koopman
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Total Citations
520
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About
Hubertus F.J.M. Koopman is a biomedical engineer and researcher whose work sits at the intersection of rehabilitation robotics, assistive technology, and human movement biomechanics. His research has made significant contributions to the development of wearable exoskeletons and robotic support systems for individuals with neuromuscular conditions, particularly Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Koopman's highly cited work on speed-dependent reference trajectory generation for robotic gait support (98 citations) and rehabilitation robot transparency (42 citations) has helped advance smarter, more responsive gait training systems that encourage active patient participation. His design and validation of the A-GEAR dynamic arm support (62 citations) addresses the profound loss of arm function experienced by DMD patients, directly targeting independence in daily life. Earlier foundational work on central pattern generators and bipedal walking synthesis reflects his deep engagement with rhythmic movement control. More recently, Koopman has explored high-density electromyography for myoelectric control in DMD and unified approaches to joint stiffness estimation, broadening the clinical applicability of assistive robotics. Collectively, his body of work, spanning over two decades, has helped shape the field of human-centered rehabilitation engineering.
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- 2Design and pilot validation of A-gear: a novel wearable dynamic arm support62 citations · 2015
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- 5An alternative approach to synthesizing bipedal walking41 citations · 2003
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