Elisha Didam Markus
Central University of Technology, Tshwane University of Technology
Papers
14
Total Citations
139
H-Index
6
About
Elisha Didam Markus is a prominent robotics and assistive technology researcher whose work bridges advanced control systems and inclusive healthcare engineering. His research spans three interconnected domains: differential flatness-based control of robotic manipulators, formation control of multi-robot systems, and Internet of Things-enabled assistive mobility devices for persons with disabilities. Markus made significant early contributions to robotic control theory, demonstrating how differential flatness techniques can elegantly solve complex trajectory tracking problems in manipulators subject to gravity and friction — challenges that traditional control methods struggle to handle. His 2016 paper on flat control of industrial robotic manipulators remains his most cited work, accumulating 38 citations, while his foundational explorations of flexible joint manipulators established a consistent research thread from 2012 onward. More recently, Markus has turned his engineering expertise toward humanitarian applications, developing holonomic robotic walkers for gait disorder sufferers and authoring a widely-cited comprehensive review on IoMT-enabled assistive mobility devices (22 citations). His critical analysis of medical robotic systems within the South African healthcare context further demonstrates a commitment to contextually relevant, accessible technology. With over 130 cumulative citations, his portfolio reflects both technical rigor and meaningful real-world impact.
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Top Papers
- 1Flat control of industrial robotic manipulators38 citations · 2016
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- 3A Survey of Formation Control for Multiple Mobile Robotic Systems20 citations · 2020
- 4Coordination control of robot manipulators using flat outputs17 citations · 2016
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- 9Flatness based Control of a 2 DOF Single Link Flexible Joint Manipulator4 citations · 2012
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