Gauri S. Mittal

University of Guelph

Papers

6

Total Citations

61

H-Index

4

About

Gauri S. Mittal is a robotics and biomedical engineering researcher whose work spans rehabilitation robotics, multi-robot systems, and intelligent control. Best known for pioneering contributions to robot-assisted upper-limb therapy, Mittal developed and validated a dynamic biomechanical model capable of assessing trajectory, position, orientation, force, and torque during rehabilitative movement — work that has garnered over 33 citations and represents a significant advance in monitoring patient progress during robotic therapy. This foundational contribution, built upon an earlier 2006 model design, demonstrates a sustained commitment to translating biomechanical insight into clinically applicable tools for individuals with upper-limb impairment. Beyond rehabilitation, Mittal has made meaningful contributions to autonomous and multi-robot systems, exploring hierarchical reinforcement learning for cooperative behavior in unknown environments, particle swarm optimization for multi-robot foraging tasks, and neuro-fuzzy controllers for reactive mobile robot navigation. His work on vision-based robot control using position-specific artificial neural networks further reflects a broad interest in intelligent, adaptive robotic systems. Collectively, Mittal's research bridges human-centered robotics and autonomous systems, offering practical frameworks that inform both clinical rehabilitation technology and the growing field of cooperative robotic intelligence.

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H-Index
6
Papers
61
Total Citations
10
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Dynamic biomechanical model for assessing and monitoring robot-assisted upper-limb therapy
33 citations · 2007
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2007 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 10
🏛 Institutions: University of Guelph

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