Evandro M. Ficanha
Papers
8
Total Citations
132
H-Index
6
About
Evandro M. Ficanha is a leading researcher in biomechatronics and assistive robotics, with a primary focus on advancing lower-limb prosthetic technology. His most significant contributions lie in the design and control of cable-driven ankle-foot prostheses, notably creating a novel two-degree-of-freedom robotic ankle capable of active dorsiflexion-plantarflexion and inversion-eversion. This work, detailed in his highly cited 2016 paper (39 citations), directly addresses the mechanical complexity of the human ankle, enabling more natural and agile locomotion. Ficanha’s research also delves deeply into the biomechanics of human movement, using techniques like EMG signals and artificial neural networks to estimate multivariable ankle impedance—a critical step for developing anthropomorphic assistive devices. His studies on ankle angles during turning and straight walking (14 citations) provide essential data for designing steerable prosthetics. With a cumulative citation count reflecting his impact, Ficanha has not only advanced the engineering of prosthetic robots but also contributed to STEM education by developing human-interactive robotics programs for middle school students. His work bridges the gap between fundamental human biomechanics and practical, high-performance robotic assistance.
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- 2A two-axis cable-driven ankle-foot mechanism25 citations · 2014
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- 5A human-interactive robotic program for middle school STEM education13 citations · 2017
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