Papers
14
Total Citations
501
H-Index
11
About
Priyanshu Agarwal is a leading researcher in rehabilitation robotics, with a focus on developing intelligent, subject-specific robotic exoskeletons for restoring hand function after neuromuscular impairments such as stroke. His most impactful work centers on the design and control of the "Maestro" hand exoskeleton, where he pioneered the use of miniature series elastic actuators (SEAs) to achieve safe, force-controlled, and comfortable human-robot interaction. Agarwal’s key contributions include the development of "assist-as-needed" controllers that adapt robotic assistance to each patient’s unique impairment and recovery progress, optimizing motor (re-)learning. His highly cited 2015 paper on an index finger exoskeleton (183 citations) established foundational design and control principles for the field. Beyond rehabilitation, his work extends to surgical skill assessment using automated video analysis and teleoperation systems. With over 460 total citations, Agarwal’s research is instrumental in advancing personalized, robotic rehabilitation therapies that promise to accelerate recovery and restore independence for individuals with upper extremity disabilities.
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- 3Series Elastic Actuators for Small-Scale Robotic Applications41 citations · 2017
- 4Exoskeletons35 citations · 2019
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- 7A Simulation Framework for Virtual Prototyping of Robotic Exoskeletons25 citations · 2016
- 8Robotics: Science and Systems VIII24 citations · 2012
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- 10Imitating human movement with teleoperated robotic head13 citations · 2016