Jee Hou Ho

University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus

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Jee Hou Ho is a robotics researcher whose work focuses on lightweight manipulator design and rehabilitation robotics. His key research areas include tendon-driven actuation systems, energy-efficient robotic mechanisms, and orthotic control systems. Ho's most significant contribution is the design of a single motor, tendon-driven redundant manipulator that reduces driving joint torques—a concept that addresses the critical need for cost-effective, high-efficiency robotic arms with low inertia. This work, published in 2017 and cited 11 times, demonstrates his ability to tackle fundamental challenges in manipulator design by simplifying actuation while maintaining performance. In his 2019 study on controller design for a two-link robotic orthosis, Ho applied sinusoidal-input describing function modeling to improve trajectory tracking in rehabilitation devices. This work bridges the gap between theoretical control methods and practical medical applications. While his citation counts are modest, Ho's research represents important steps toward more accessible and efficient robotic systems, particularly in assistive technologies. His work on tendon-driven mechanisms offers promising pathways for developing lighter, safer, and more affordable robotic arms for both industrial and medical applications.