Jakob Oblak
Papers
9
Total Citations
266
H-Index
7
About
Jakob Oblak is a leading researcher in rehabilitation robotics, specializing in haptic devices and robotic systems for upper-limb neurorehabilitation. His major contributions center on the development of affordable, versatile haptic robots that enable both arm and wrist movement training, addressing the critical need for accessible rehabilitation technology. His most influential work, "Universal Haptic Drive: A Robot for Arm and Wrist Rehabilitation" (2009), has garnered 136 citations, showcasing its impact on the field. Oblak pioneered the use of variable structure pantograph mechanisms and series visco-elastic actuators, as detailed in his 2011 papers on multi-purpose rehabilitation haptic devices and spring suspension systems, which collectively have over 50 citations. He also advanced the theoretical understanding of haptic interaction stability through studies on passivity and viscous damping in elastic actuation systems. Notably, his holonic planning and scheduling framework for robotic assembly (2002, 49 citations) demonstrates his broader expertise in manufacturing systems. Oblak’s work has been instrumental in making rehabilitation robotics more cost-effective and widely applicable, with his designs influencing both clinical practice and further research into low-cost, high-performance therapeutic robots.
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Top Papers
- 1Universal Haptic Drive: A Robot for Arm and Wrist Rehabilitation136 citations · 2009
- 2Holonic planning and scheduling for a robotic assembly testbed49 citations · 2002
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- 5A universal haptic device for arm and wrist rehabilitation11 citations · 2009
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- 9Haptic robot for arm and wrist rehabilitation3 citations · 2009