Ebrahim A. Mattar
Papers
17
Total Citations
288
H-Index
6
About
Ebrahim A. Mattar is a prolific robotics researcher whose work spans dexterous manipulation, autonomous mobile robot navigation, and intelligent control systems. Best known for his highly cited 2013 survey on bio-inspired robotic hands (132 citations), Mattar has made foundational contributions to understanding how biological principles can be translated into advanced dexterous manipulation systems, including artificial muscle-driven hands using Electro-Active Polymers controlled via artificial neural networks. His research into autonomous navigation is equally distinguished: his 2011 work on D* Lite-based multi-agent path planning introduced the innovative concept of predictable time-based obstacles and centralized obstacle-mapping for dynamic environments, garnering 54 citations. Mattar has further advanced mobile robotics through stereo vision-based SLAM frameworks and fuzzy and neuro-fuzzy decision-making architectures, enabling robust real-world robot localization and navigation. His more recent explorations into EEG-driven biomimetic grasping highlight his commitment to bridging neuroscience and robotics for prosthetics applications. With a cumulative citation record reflecting consistent impact across multiple subfields, Mattar represents a versatile and enduring voice in intelligent robotics research, offering students and fellow researchers a rich body of work connecting bio-inspired design, machine learning, and real-time autonomous systems.
Research Focus
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Top Papers
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- 2D* Lite Based Real-Time Multi-Agent Path Planning in Dynamic Environments54 citations · 2011
- 3Stereo vision SLAM based indoor autonomous mobile robot navigation23 citations · 2014
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- 5Neuro-fuzzy Controlled Autonomous Mobile Robotics System16 citations · 2011
- 6Dexterous Robotics Hands: ANN Based Artificial Muscles Control7 citations · 2011
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