Atabak Nejadfard
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12
Total Citations
117
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About
Atabak Nejadfard is a robotics researcher whose work sits at the intersection of bio-inspired design, compliant actuation, and multi-robot systems. His primary research focus is on developing physically realized bipedal robots that replicate the musculoskeletal structure of the human leg, with particular emphasis on mono-articular and biarticular actuation. Nejadfard’s most significant contribution is the design and construction of the compliant robotic leg CARL, which directly mimics human leg anatomy to achieve dynamic, efficient walking. His work on the RRLAB SEA actuator—a highly integrated series elastic actuator with minimized reflected inertia—has been foundational for impact-tolerant, high-acceleration locomotion. Through detailed moment arm analysis and explosive jump experiments, he has demonstrated how biarticular actuators can reduce negative power and improve mechanical output. His highly cited papers (over 100 total citations) have advanced the practical translation of bio-inspired control from simulation to hardware. Nejadfard has also contributed to multi-robot systems for dome inspection and maintenance, using potential field methods and stability analysis. His embedded FPGA-based control systems for CARL showcase his commitment to full-stack mechatronic integration. For students and researchers, Nejadfard’s work offers a compelling blueprint for building robots that walk, jump, and interact with the world as efficiently as living systems.
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- 1Carl — A compliant robotic leg featuring mono- and biarticular actuation22 citations · 2017
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