Papers
99
Total Citations
2,678
H-Index
30
About
Anselmo Frizera is a prominent Brazilian researcher whose work sits at the intersection of assistive robotics, optical fiber sensing, and rehabilitation engineering. Best known for his landmark 2011 review of Smart Walker technologies (254 citations), Frizera has been instrumental in advancing intelligent mobility aids designed to support elderly and neurologically impaired individuals, including pioneering the CPWalker robotic platform for cerebral palsy gait rehabilitation. A central thread of his research involves polymer optical fiber (POF) and fiber Bragg grating (FBG) sensors, where he has made significant contributions to wearable sensing systems capable of measuring joint angles, gait events, and human-robot interaction forces — work that has collectively attracted hundreds of citations. His innovative integration of 3D-printed structures with embedded FBG sensors has opened new pathways for low-cost, customizable healthcare devices, with studies exploring temperature, strain, force, and multi-axis displacement measurement. His comprehensive 2019 review of POF sensors in healthcare (207 citations) further consolidates his standing as a leading voice in the field. Across more than a decade of research, Frizera's work consistently bridges fundamental sensing technology with real-world clinical applications, making him a key figure for students exploring rehabilitation robotics and biomedical instrumentation.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Assistive mobility devices focusing on Smart Walkers: Classification and review254 citations · 2011
- 2Polymer Optical Fiber Sensors in Healthcare Applications: A Comprehensive Review207 citations · 2019
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- 10Multimodal Human–Robot Interaction for Walker-Assisted Gait70 citations · 2014