Nadja Marin
Papers
4
Total Citations
15
H-Index
3
About
Nadja Marin is a researcher at the forefront of assistive robotics and physical human-robot interaction, with a focus on developing intuitive, hands-free control systems for mobility devices. Her major contributions center on the design and validation of the Torso-dynamics Estimation System (TES), a novel interface that combines a Force Sensing Seat (FSS) with an inertial measurement unit (IMU) to capture torso motions for controlling riding or remote mobile robots. This work, detailed in her most-cited paper (2023, 5 citations), enables users to navigate robots without using their hands, a breakthrough for individuals with limited upper-limb mobility. Marin’s research has directly led to the development of the PURE (Personalized Unique Rolling Experience) wheelchair, a ballbot-based platform that uses torso lean-to-steer control. This hands-free system, highlighted in her 2024 papers (4 and 2 citations), allows manual wheelchair users to free their hands for daily activities, addressing a critical limitation of traditional wheelchairs. With a growing citation impact, Marin’s work is shaping the future of accessible, intuitive mobility solutions, blending biomechanics, sensor design, and human-robot interaction to enhance independence and quality of life for users.
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Top Papers
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- 3Driving a Ballbot Wheelchair with Hands-Free Torso Control4 citations · 2024
- 4Driving a Ballbot Wheelchair with Hands-Free Torso Control2 citations · 2024