Chathura Semasinghe
University of the West of England, University of Moratuwa, University of Denver
Papers
7
Total Citations
46
H-Index
4
About
Chathura Semasinghe is a robotics researcher whose work sits at the intersection of bio-inspired design, prosthetics, and humanoid locomotion. His research focuses on developing robotic systems that replicate the elegance and efficiency of human movement, with particular emphasis on knee joint biomechanics, prosthetic limb design, and anthropomorphic humanoid robots. Semasinghe's major contributions include the development of HyPro, a multi-degree-of-freedom hybrid-powered transradial robotic prosthesis capable of five distinct grasping patterns, and Mithra, a humanoid robot designed with anthropomorphic attributes and high-performance actuators for running capability. He has also introduced a unified optimization framework for robot leg design that simultaneously optimizes motors, transmissions, and mechanisms to achieve energy-efficient, stable locomotion. His work on bio-inspired knee joints and prosthetic socket design using machine learning demonstrates his commitment to translating biological principles into engineering solutions. With over 46 citations across his most-cited papers, Semasinghe's research has direct implications for improving mobility assistance technologies and advancing the field of humanoid robotics toward more natural, human-like movement.
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Top Papers
- 1Bio-Inspired Knee Joint: Trends in the Hardware Systems Development12 citations · 2021
- 2HyPro: A Multi-DoF Hybrid-Powered Transradial Robotic Prosthesis12 citations · 2018
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- 4A Robotic Test Rig for Performance Assessment of Prosthetic Joints6 citations · 2022
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