Papers
20
Total Citations
136
H-Index
7
About
Dorin Popescu is a Romanian robotics researcher whose work spans rehabilitation robotics, mobile robot control, and human-robot interaction. His most significant contributions lie in the development of assistive and rehabilitation technologies, most notably his Intelligent Haptic Robot-Glove (IHRG) — an exoskeleton system designed to aid post-stroke patients in regaining hand function. This line of research, spanning from foundational control systems in 2013 to refined robotic glove designs in 2016, represents his most impactful body of work and has collectively garnered over 38 citations. Popescu has also made meaningful contributions to lower and upper limb rehabilitation robotics, conducting rigorous medical and technical requirements analyses to bridge clinical needs with engineering solutions. Beyond rehabilitation, his early work in web-based telematic applications and remote robot navigation laboratories demonstrated a forward-thinking approach to e-learning in robotics education. More recently, his 2020 paper on ROS and Gazebo-based robot simulation frameworks — his most cited single work with 22 citations — reflects his continued engagement with modern software tools for robot development. Across more than 15 years of research, Popescu has established himself as a versatile contributor to both applied robotics and assistive medical technology.
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Key Achievements
Top Papers
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- 2Force observer-based control for a rehabilitation hand exoskeleton system20 citations · 2013
- 3Post-stroke assistive rehabilitation robotic gloves9 citations · 2016
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- 6Design and development of an upper limb rehabilitation robotic system7 citations · 2018
- 7Remote learning environment for visual based robot navigation7 citations · 2008
- 8Neural and adaptive control of a rigid link manipulator6 citations · 2008
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- 10Web Based Telematics Application for Robotics6 citations · 2008