M. Atif Yaqub

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M. Atif Yaqub is a robotics researcher whose work centers on the development of dexterous anthropomorphic robotic hands, with a particular focus on tele-operation systems for hazardous environments. His major contributions lie in the complete system integration of the UTHM Hand, a five-fingered robotic hand designed to replace human operators in dangerous settings or tasks requiring zero tolerance for error. Yaqub’s research addresses the mechanics, kinematics, and control of such hands, notably through a master-slave configuration where a human operator wears a master glove to wirelessly control the slave robotic hand via Bluetooth. His most cited work, "UTHM HAND: Performance of Complete System of Dexterous Anthropomorphic Robotic Hand" (2012, 11 citations), demonstrates the system’s operational viability, while his earlier paper on the hand’s mechanics (2011, 9 citations) lays the groundwork for its design. Though his citation counts are modest, Yaqub’s contributions are significant for advancing practical, tele-operated robotic hands, offering a foundation for future research in human-robot interaction and remote manipulation. His work is particularly notable for its focus on complete system performance, bridging mechanical design and real-world control.