Sourav Rakshit
Papers
2
Total Citations
3
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About
Sourav Rakshit’s research lies at the intersection of robotics, assistive technology, and mechanical design, with a focus on enhancing human mobility through intelligent actuation and control. His most cited work introduces a trajectory optimization formulation for sit-to-stand assistive devices, using a constrained Lagrangian to derive equations of motion that account for human impairments. This contribution provides a foundational framework for designing personalized robotic aids that adapt to individual motion constraints. More recently, Rakshit has advanced the field of series elastic actuators with a novel adjustable stiffness rotary design based on lockable spring elements. By optimizing spring geometry for maximum compliance and enabling stiffness modulation via lockable pins, his work paves the way for safer, more versatile human-robot interaction. With a growing citation footprint and a focus on translating theoretical mechanics into practical hardware, Rakshit’s research is shaping the next generation of assistive robotics, offering scalable solutions for rehabilitation and mobility support.
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- 1A trajectory optimization formulation for assistive robotic devices2 citations · 2016
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