Md Rayhan Afsar

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Md Rayhan Afsar is a robotics researcher dedicated to engineering assistive technologies that restore mobility and independence for aging and mobility-impaired populations. His work centers on the design, control, and computer vision integration of semi‑wearable and autonomous robotic platforms for human assistance and rehabilitation. Afsar’s major contributions include the development of a novel semi‑wearable robotic device for sit‑to‑stand assistance, which directly addresses a critical barrier to daily activity for older adults. He also pioneered a 3D computer vision‑guided robotic companion for non‑contact human assistance, enabling safer, more intuitive interaction. His quadrupedal human‑assistive robotic platform (Q‑HARP) represents a significant advance over passive walkers and wheelchairs by providing powered, rhythm‑synchronized walking support. With his most‑cited paper garnering 11 citations and several others accumulating 10, 5, and 4 citations, Afsar’s work is steadily gaining recognition in the rehabilitation robotics community. His research not only advances robotic hardware but also integrates intelligent perception systems, positioning him as a promising contributor to the future of human‑centered robotic care.

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1. 1
   A Semi-Wearable Robotic Device for Sit-to-Stand Assistance

   11 citations · 2019
2. 2
   A 3D Computer Vision-Guided Robotic Companion for Non-Contact Human Assistance and Rehabilitation

   10 citations · 2020
3. 3
   A Human-assistive Robotic Platform with Quadrupedal Locomotion

   5 citations · 2019
4. 4
   Development of a Motorized Robotic Walker Guided by an Image Processing System for Human Walking Assistance and Rehabilitation

   4 citations · 2018
5. 5
   Quadrupedal Human-Assistive Robotic Platform (Q-HARP): Design, Control, and Preliminary Testing

   3 citations · 2021
6. 6
   A Motorized Robotic Walker for Human Walking Assistance

   2 citations · 2017

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