Max Robotics — Global Service Robot Directory + US Certification

About

Joga Dharma Setiawan is a robotics and automation researcher whose work spans assistive wearable robotics, soft robotics, rehabilitation engineering, and autonomous systems. He is particularly recognized for his pioneering contributions to supernumerary robotic fingers and soft exoskeleton devices designed to restore or augment human hand function. His 2020 study on neural network-controlled wearable extra robotic fingers (27 citations) demonstrated an innovative data-driven approach to bimanual manipulation assistance, while his work on three-fingered soft pneumatic grippers (22 citations) advanced safe, compliant grasping for delicate objects. Setiawan has also made significant contributions to lower limb exoskeleton control, developing PID-based systems for stroke and paraplegic rehabilitation patients (21 citations). His research portfolio further encompasses soft pneumatic bending actuators for hand rehabilitation, motor-tendon actuated gloves, and autonomous sailboat dynamics—reflecting a broad command of both biomedical robotics and marine autonomy. Early work on virtual reality simulation of firefighting robots (17 citations) highlights his long-standing interest in robotic simulation and control. With over 140 cumulative citations across diverse domains, Setiawan's research meaningfully bridges human-assistive technology and advanced robotic design, offering valuable insights for students and engineers working at the intersection of rehabilitation and intelligent robotics.