Mohssen Hosseini
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, University of Bologna
Papers
11
Total Citations
234
H-Index
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About
Mohssen Hosseini is a leading researcher in soft robotics and rehabilitation engineering, with a primary focus on twisted string actuators (TSAs) for wearable assistive devices. His major contributions center on developing lightweight, compact actuation systems that enable natural, compliant motion for exoskeletons and haptic interfaces. Hosseini pioneered the integration of surface electromyography (sEMG) with TSA-driven soft ExoSuits, allowing intuitive, user-responsive elbow assistance for rehabilitation and daily tasks. His work on variable stiffness joints, feedback linearization, and sliding surface actuation has advanced the practical deployment of TSAs in real-world robotic applications. Notably, his 2020 paper on an sEMG-driven soft ExoSuit has garnered 85 citations, reflecting its impact on the field. Hosseini also designed innovative, low-cost optoelectronic force sensors tailored for tendon-driven mechanisms, enhancing the accessibility and performance of robotic systems. His research, spanning modeling, control, and sensor integration, has been published in top venues including *IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters* and *Mechatronics*. With over 200 total citations, Hosseini’s work continues to shape the future of wearable robotics, making assistive technology more practical, affordable, and user-friendly for rehabilitation and beyond.
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- 3Twisted string actuation with sliding surfaces17 citations · 2016
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- 5Development of an haptic interface based on twisted string actuators16 citations · 2017
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