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Total Citations
145
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About
Farshid Absalan is a robotics researcher whose work spans two interconnected domains: the dynamic modeling of flexible robotic manipulators and the development of assistive lower-limb exoskeleton systems. His most influential contributions lie in advancing the mathematical modeling of viscoelastic robotic links, where he applied Timoshenko beam theory and the Gibbs–Appell formulation to accurately capture the complex elastic and dynamic behavior of multi-link manipulators — work that has collectively garnered over 100 citations. These studies provided both theoretical frameworks and experimental validation, making them valuable references for researchers tackling flexible robot dynamics. Absalan later extended his expertise toward rehabilitation and assistive robotics, leading a sustained research program centered on RoboWalk, a lower-limb walking assistant exoskeleton. Across multiple publications from 2016 to 2021, he developed increasingly sophisticated augmented human-robot dynamic models, addressing design optimization and real-world applicability for elderly users and mobility-impaired individuals. Earlier work on strain gauge-based shape estimation for flexible links further demonstrates his interest in practical sensing and control challenges. His body of research reflects a consistent commitment to bridging rigorous mechanical modeling with human-centered robotic applications.
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- 5Augmented Modeling of a Lower Limb Assistant Robot and Human Body8 citations · 2018
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- 7Estimate a Flexible Link’s Shape by the Use of Strain Gauge Sensors6 citations · 2012
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