Nader A. Mansour
Papers
6
Total Citations
68
H-Index
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About
Nader A. Mansour is a robotics researcher specializing in soft and bio-inspired actuation, with a focus on Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs) and electromagnetic actuators for compliant robotic systems. His work bridges the gap between novel actuator design and intelligent control, particularly through the use of Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference Systems (ANFIS) for modeling and controlling complex, flexible mechanisms. Mansour’s most cited paper, "Compliant closed-chain rolling robot using modular unidirectional SMA actuators" (2020, 35 citations), demonstrates his ability to create innovative, modular robots that leverage SMA materials for smooth, adaptive motion. He has also developed a miniaturized dual-axis Electromagnetic Actuator (EMA) for modular serial manipulators (2021, 11 citations), and pioneered an arc-shaped SMA actuator for rotational compliance in bio-inspired soft robots (2021, 5 citations). His work on an SMA-based caterpillar robot using antagonistic actuation (2023, 6 citations) further highlights his contributions to biomimetic locomotion. With a cumulative citation count of over 60, Mansour’s research is advancing the frontiers of soft robotics, offering practical solutions for compliant, adaptive, and modular robotic systems that can operate safely in unstructured environments.
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- 4SMA-based caterpillar robot using antagonistic actuation6 citations · 2023
- 5Modeling of Novel Arc Shaped SMA Actuator5 citations · 2021
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