Miroslav Mihajlov

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Miroslav Mihajlov is a pioneer in the development of intrinsically safe robotic systems, with his research centered on the modeling, control, and application of compliant fluidic actuators. His major contributions lie in the creation and performance analysis of soft actuators with rotary elastic chambers (REC-actuators), which are designed to operate safely alongside humans due to their inherent compliance. Mihajlov’s work on precise position and trajectory control of these pneumatic soft-actuators has been instrumental in advancing assistance robots and motion therapy devices, as demonstrated by his most-cited paper (15 citations). He has also explored the dynamic modeling and pressure control of these fluidic robotic joints, showing they can be powered by either gas or oil. His modular, multi-sensory actuator design, detailed in a 2006 paper (12 citations), further underscores his innovative approach to creating adaptable, safe robotic components. Through his research, Mihajlov has laid critical groundwork for compliant, human-friendly robotics, with his findings directly informing the development of rehabilitation and assistive technologies that prioritize user safety.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Precise position and trajectory control of pneumatic soft-actuators for assistance robots and motion therapy devices

   15 citations · 2009
2. 2
   MODULAR MULTI-SENSORY FLUIDIC ACTUATOR WITH PLEATED ROTARY ELASTIC CHAMBERS

   12 citations · 2006
3. 3
   Modeling and Control of Fluidic Robotic Joints with natural compliance

   10 citations · 2006
4. 4
   Modeling and Control of Fluidic Robotic Joints with Natural Compliance

   4 citations · 2006
5. 5
   Modelling and Identification for Control Design of Compliant Fluidic Actuators with Rotary Elastic Chambers: Hydraulic Case Study

   3 citations · 2008

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