Papers
6
Total Citations
248
H-Index
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About
Martin Lemay is a robotics researcher whose work spans two compelling domains: autonomous mobile robotics and assistive robotic technology for individuals with physical disabilities. Early in his career, Lemay made significant contributions to mobile robot programming infrastructure, most notably through his development of RobotFlow/FlowDesigner and MARIE (Mobile and Autonomous Robotics Integration Environment), tools designed to enhance code reusability across robotic platforms — work that has garnered over 100 citations and remains foundational in the field. His research into autonomous robot formation initialization, cited 60 times, further demonstrated his ability to address real-world deployment challenges in multi-robot systems. Lemay's research trajectory later shifted toward assistive robotics, where he has investigated the real-world impacts of robotic arms — particularly the JACO arm — on individuals with upper-extremity disabilities and neuromuscular disorders. Through longitudinal case studies and rigorous scoping reviews, he has helped illuminate how assistive robotic devices affect independence, quality of life, and caregiver burden over time. This body of work bridges engineering and rehabilitation science, making Lemay's contributions especially valuable to researchers, clinicians, and policymakers working to improve accessibility technology for people with physical disabilities.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Code reusability tools for programming mobile robots103 citations · 2005
- 2Autonomous initialization of robot formations60 citations · 2004
- 3Long-term use of the JACO robotic arm: a case series46 citations · 2018
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