Mohamad El Asswad
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About
Mohamad El Asswad is a robotics researcher whose work sits at the intersection of humanoid design and hydraulic actuation. His key contributions focus on developing physically capable, perceptive robotic systems, particularly through the HYDROïD humanoid robot project. His most cited work, "HYDROïD Humanoid Robot Head with Perception and Emotion Capabilities" (2016, 16 citations), details the modeling and design of an electrically actuated head mechanism that integrates perception and emotional expression—a critical step toward more natural human-robot interaction. El Asswad also addresses fundamental challenges in actuation, as seen in his paper "Experimental Estimation of Friction and Friction Coefficient of a Lightweight Hydraulic Cylinder Intended for Robotics Applications" (2018, 9 citations). This work tackles the inherent friction problems in metallic hydraulic cylinders, aiming to improve the efficiency and precision of high-torque, high-power-density actuators for robotics. By combining humanoid design with rigorous experimental characterization of hydraulic systems, El Asswad contributes to bridging the gap between powerful industrial actuation and the nuanced requirements of humanoid robots. His research is particularly relevant for engineers developing robots that must be both strong and socially interactive.
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