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About
Daniel Sanz-Merodio is a leading researcher in rehabilitation and field robotics, specializing in the design of compliant, energy-efficient exoskeletons and legged robots. His work bridges biomechanics and engineering to create assistive devices that improve mobility for neurological patients and enhance robot adaptability in complex terrains. His most cited study (59 citations) introduces a portable lower-limb exoskeleton for gait assistance in stroke and multiple sclerosis patients, demonstrating a proof-of-concept for safe, assist-as-needed rehabilitation. Another influential paper (58 citations) explores ground-robot impedance to boost terrain adaptability in running robots, drawing from animal locomotion principles. Sanz-Merodio has also advanced energy-efficient hexapod robots for humanitarian demining (31 citations) and developed the ARES-XL, a versatile adjustable rigidity actuator with a locking mechanism (25 citations). His work on biomimetic leg designs for agile quadrupedal robots and quasi-direct drive actuators for dynamic applications further underscores his impact. With over 200 total citations, Sanz-Merodio’s contributions are pivotal in making robotic systems safer, more efficient, and more responsive to human needs.
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- 9Exploiting joint synergy for actuation in a lower‐limb active orthosis4 citations · 2013
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