About

Abdul Manan Khan is a distinguished robotics and control systems researcher whose work spans rehabilitation robotics, exoskeleton design, human motion analysis, and bio-inspired robotic systems. He has made landmark contributions to the field of upper limb assist exoskeletons, developing sophisticated control strategies including passivity-based adaptive control, adaptive impedance control, and robust sliding mode control to enable seamless human-robot interaction during rehabilitation. His 2015 and 2016 studies on adaptive impedance and compliance control have collectively garnered over 100 citations, reflecting their foundational influence on assistive robotics research. Khan's work on estimating Desired Motion Intention — using techniques such as Extreme Learning Machines — addresses one of rehabilitation robotics' most challenging problems: predicting human intent in real time to deliver responsive, patient-centered assistance. Beyond upper limb systems, his research extends to lower limb biomechanics, where his 2023 LSTM-based model for human gait analysis and inverse kinematics has rapidly attracted 42 citations. He has also explored modular snake robots, dexterous Shape Memory Alloy-actuated robotic hands, and wearable strength-assist systems. With over 265 cumulative citations across diverse robotics domains, Khan represents a versatile and impactful voice in intelligent rehabilitation and bio-inspired robotic engineering.

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H-Index
21
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319
Total Citations
15
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Passivity based adaptive control for upper extremity assist exoskeleton
48 citations · 2016
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2015 (5 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 43
🏛 Institutions: Hanyang University, Hanbat National University, Université Laval, University of Engineering and Technology Taxila, University of Bristol, University of West London

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