Amir Akramin Shafie

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Amir Akramin Shafie is a leading researcher in humanoid robotics and gait analysis, whose work bridges mechanical design, control systems, and artificial intelligence. His most cited paper, "GAIT ANALYSIS: SYSTEMS, TECHNOLOGIES, AND IMPORTANCE" (92 citations), established a foundational framework for understanding human gait as a biometric identifier and clinical tool, emphasizing continuous monitoring and accurate evaluation. Shafie’s contributions extend to the evolution of humanoid platforms, as seen in his influential review of global humanoid robot development (34 citations), and his hands-on work designing the Biped Intelligent Machine BIM-UIA (15 citations). He has advanced bipedal locomotion through geometric stability analysis of the BIOLOID humanoid (15 citations) and novel toddler-inspired gait control using PIC microcontrollers (13 citations). His interdisciplinary reach includes environmental sound classification with optimized neural networks (19 citations), nonlinear manipulator control via NARMA L2 techniques (13 citations), and even the mathematical aesthetics of the Golden Ratio (14 citations). With over 240 total citations across these works, Shafie’s research continues to shape autonomous robotics, from quadruped locomotion using Van Der Pol central pattern generators to intelligent soccer-playing mobile robots.

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1. 1
   GAIT ANALYSIS: SYSTEMS, TECHNOLOGIES, AND IMPORTANCE

   92 citations · 2016
2. 2
   Evolution of Humanoid Robot and contribution of various countries in advancing the research and development of the platform

   34 citations · 2010
3. 3
   Rethinking environmental sound classification using convolutional neural networks: optimized parameter tuning of single feature extraction

   19 citations · 2021
4. 4
   An attempt to develop a Biped Intelligent Machine BIM-UIA

   15 citations · 2011
5. 5
   Geometrical analysis on BIOLOID humanoid system standing on single leg

   15 citations · 2011
6. 6
   Golden Ratio, the Phi, and Its Geometrical Substantiation

   14 citations · 2011
7. 7
   A novel gait for Toddler biped and its control using PIC 16F877A

   13 citations · 2011
8. 8
   Real time implementation of NARMA L2 feedback linearization and smoothed NARMA L2 controls of a single link manipulator

   13 citations · 2008
9. 9
   DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTELLIGENT AUTONOMOUS MOBILE ROBOT FOR A SOCCER GAME COMPETITION

   12 citations · 2009
10. 10
    Van Der Pol Central Pattern Generator (VDP-CPG) Model for Quadruped Robot

    11 citations · 2012

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