Emiliano Quinones Yumbla
Arizona State University, University of Puerto Rico at Carolina
Papers
9
Total Citations
86
H-Index
5
About
Emiliano Quinones Yumbla is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of wearable soft robotics, rehabilitation engineering, and assistive technologies. His work centers on developing innovative, human-centered robotic systems that enhance mobility and quality of life, particularly for elderly individuals and those undergoing rehabilitation. Quinones Yumbla’s major contributions include the design of an origami-inspired wearable “exo-shell” for trunk support, which mimics the human spine to improve gait during obstacle avoidance—a breakthrough with 11 citations. He has also advanced soft robotics with the OobSoft Gripper, a reconfigurable device using oobleck for delicate grasping, and a soft inflatable exosuit for knee flexion assistance, both published in 2022. His comprehensive literature review on human assistance with wearable soft robotics (2021) has garnered 35 citations, underscoring its impact. Quinones Yumbla’s notable achievements include developing YAREN, a humanoid torso robot platform for research and education, and an open-source 3D-printed robotic gripper for adaptable grasping (2025). His work on gait rehabilitation, including studies on visual anticipation of floor compliance changes, highlights his commitment to model-based robot-assisted therapy. With a portfolio spanning simulation, quadruped locomotion, and soft grippers, Quinones Yumbla is shaping the future of accessible, intelligent robotic assistance.
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- 2Origami-Inspired Wearable Robot for Trunk Support11 citations · 2022
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- 8Development of a Soft Inflatable Exosuit for Knee Flexion Assistance4 citations · 2022
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