Patrick Murphy
Papers
7
Total Citations
273
H-Index
6
About
Patrick Murphy is a leading researcher in the field of wearable robotics and human augmentation, with a primary focus on developing soft exosuits to enhance human mobility and prevent injury. His major contributions center on the design, control, and clinical validation of lightweight, portable soft robotic systems that assist with hip, ankle, and shoulder movements. Notably, his 2022 work on optimized hip flexion assistance demonstrated that even low levels of support can significantly reduce the energy cost of walking, a finding with profound implications for aging populations and individuals with muscle weakness. This paper has garnered 87 citations, reflecting its impact on the field. Murphy also pioneered an autonomous, portable hip exosuit capable of detecting and adapting to both walking and running gaits (58 citations), and developed a soft wearable robot for industrial shoulder assistance to prevent repetitive strain injuries (75 citations). His work extends to rehabilitation, including a community-based post-stroke walking program using ankle exosuit assistance. Through these innovations, Murphy is bridging the gap between laboratory-based assistive devices and real-world, autonomous applications that improve quality of life and occupational safety.
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- 5Test of a customized compliant ankle rehabilitation device in unpowered mode12 citations · 2014
- 6vi-RABT: Virtually Interfaced Robotic Ankle and Balance Trainer10 citations · 2014
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