Johari Jaafar

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Johari Jaafar is a robotics researcher whose work focuses on advancing dexterous manipulation and robotic hand design for industrial applications. His key research areas include PID control systems, multi-degree-of-freedom (DOF) robotic fingers, and anthropomorphic grippers for assembly tasks. Jaafar’s major contributions center on developing human-like robotic hands that bridge the gap between heavy-duty industrial robots and specialized human labor. His most-cited paper, "PID position control for 2-DOF robotic finger" (2013, 7 citations), presents a systematic evaluation of motor performance under varying loads and PID tuning for a two-joint, two-link prototype finger. This work provides foundational insights into precise position control for small-scale robotic digits. In his second highly cited study, "Three-fingered robot hand for assembly works" (2013, 7 citations), Jaafar proposes a seven-DOF robotic hand designed to increase production rates and reduce labor costs by mimicking human dexterity. Together, these papers demonstrate his commitment to creating cost-effective, versatile robotic solutions for manufacturing. Though his citation counts are modest, Jaafar’s research represents important early steps toward practical, human-like robotic manipulation in industrial settings.