Kunlu Gan

Northeastern University

Papers

2

Total Citations

8

H-Index

2

About

Kunlu Gan is a researcher focused on the intersection of rehabilitation robotics, human-machine interaction, and biosignal processing. Their key contributions center on developing intelligent control systems that leverage electromyography (EMG) and multi-sensor fusion to enhance assistive and rehabilitative technologies. In their highly cited work, "A close-loop EMG model for continuous joint movements estimation of a rehabilitation robot," Gan introduced a novel closed-loop algorithm using an EMG state-space model to estimate continuous joint motion, enabling active, patient-driven control of lower limb rehabilitation robots—a critical step toward more responsive and effective therapy. This work has garnered 5 citations, reflecting its foundational impact. Further demonstrating their versatility, Gan’s study "Comparative Study on Gesture Recognition Using Multiple Kernel Learning via Multi-mode Information Fusion" (3 citations) pioneered a multi-mode fusion classifier that integrates inertial measurement units with surface EMG sensors for robust gesture recognition, achieving superior control for mobile robots beyond vision-based methods. This work highlights Gan’s expertise in combining physiological and inertial signals for intuitive human-robot interfaces. Through these contributions, Kunlu Gan has advanced the fields of rehabilitation engineering and gesture-based control, laying groundwork for more adaptive and natural assistive technologies.

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2
H-Index
2
Papers
8
Total Citations
4
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
A close-loop EMG model for continuous joint movements estimation of a rehabilitation robot
5 citations · 2017
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2017 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 9
🏛 Institutions: Northeastern University

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