Papers
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Total Citations
126
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About
Ivo Boblan is a leading researcher in biologically inspired robotics, with a focus on humanoid systems that integrate fluidic muscle actuators for safe, compliant human-robot interaction. His work centers on constructing human-like robot hands, arms, and torsos that emulate human morphology and functionality, bridging the gap between biological optimization and mechanical constraints. Boblan’s most cited paper, “A Human-Like Robot Hand and Arm with Fluidic Muscles” (2004, 53 citations), established foundational principles for biomimetic actuation. He further advanced the field with the development of the ZAR5 torso (2007, 9 citations) and a humanoid muscle robot torso (2010, 21 citations), both designed as platforms for embodied AI. Notably, Boblan has pioneered sensor-less torque controllers for pneumatic muscle actuator-driven joints (2017, 9 citations), enhancing intrinsic compliance and safety in human-adjacent robotics. His recent work on pointing gestures for human-robot interaction with the Digit humanoid (2023, 7 citations) addresses accessibility for non-technical users. With contributions spanning modeling, control, and sociological aspects of HRI, Boblan’s research continues to shape the development of intuitive, safe, and biologically inspired robotic systems.
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- 2A Humanoid Muscle Robot Torso with Biologically Inspired Construction21 citations · 2010
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- 7Modellbildung und Regelung eines fluidischen Muskelpaares6 citations · 2010
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- 10Research on Human Cognition for Biologically Inspired Developments3 citations · 2017