Papers
11
Total Citations
1,039
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About
Manfred Morari is a pioneering figure in the fields of rehabilitation robotics and control systems, with his work fundamentally shaping how robotic devices interact with and assist human movement. His most significant contributions center on the development of intelligent control algorithms for robotic rehabilitation, particularly for locomotion therapy. His landmark 2003 paper on the "Robotic Orthosis Lokomat," which has garnered over 500 citations, established a foundational tool for gait rehabilitation research. Morari's work on automatic gait-pattern adaptation, detailed in a highly cited 2004 paper (315 citations), introduced novel algorithms that enable robotic orthoses to dynamically adjust to patients' needs during treadmill walking. He further validated these approaches through clinical studies in spinally injured individuals, demonstrating real-world therapeutic impact. Beyond rehabilitation, Morari has made notable contributions to aerial robotics and formal methods for control, including environment-independent formation flight for micro aerial vehicles and temporal robustness in signal temporal logic specifications. His research consistently bridges theoretical control theory with practical applications, making him a key figure in advancing human-robot interaction and autonomous systems.
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- 1Robotic Orthosis Lokomat: A Rehabilitation and Research Tool501 citations · 2003
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- 4Environment-independent formation flight for micro aerial vehicles49 citations · 2014
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- 6Model-based heart rate control during robot-assisted gait training14 citations · 2011
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- 9A hybrid tool for reaching and grasping rehabilitation: The ArmeoFES6 citations · 2011
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