Papers
6
Total Citations
49
H-Index
3
About
Mostafa Ghayour’s research career is defined by a deep engagement with the kinematics, dynamics, and control of complex robotic systems, particularly bio-inspired and mobile manipulators. His most cited work, a 2012 paper on a nonlinear high gain observer for controlling flexible link manipulators (30 citations), demonstrates a core interest in advanced control strategies for systems with inherent flexibility and nonlinearity. Ghayour has made significant contributions to the analysis of legged locomotion, with multiple papers dedicated to the inverse and direct kinematic analysis of hexapod spider-like robots. These works, which provide foundational geometric and differential kinematic solutions for multi-legged platforms, are complemented by his investigations into snake-like robots, where he applied Lagrangian mechanics and Coulomb friction models to control serpentine motion. His research also extends to the stability of bipedal robots through direct control of the Zero Moment Point, and to optimal trajectory planning for mobile manipulators navigating obstacles. While his citation counts reflect a focused, early-career impact, Ghayour’s work is notable for its systematic approach to solving fundamental problems in robot kinematics and control, offering valuable insights for researchers working on flexible manipulators, legged locomotion, and mobile robotics.
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Top Papers
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- 2Inverse Kinematic Analysis of a Hexapod Spider-Like Mobile Robot9 citations · 2011
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- 4Direct Kinematic Analysis of a Hexapod Spider-Like Mobile Robot3 citations · 2011
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