Riadh Zaier

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Riadh Zaier is a leading researcher in humanoid robotics and rehabilitation engineering, whose work bridges the gap between robotic locomotion and clinical therapy. His primary research areas include bipedal walking pattern generation, reflex-based adaptive control for humanoid robots, and the application of robotics to foot drop rehabilitation. Zaier’s most impactful contribution is his 2020 systematic review on foot drop rehabilitation (50 citations), which comprehensively analyzed emerging technologies for treating this common post-stroke condition. He is also recognized for his pioneering work on piecewise-linear pattern generators and reflex systems for humanoid robots (23 citations), which enable adaptive locomotion in response to disturbances—a critical advancement for real-world robot deployment. His 2012 book on the future of humanoid robots (31 citations) remains a key reference in the field, outlining research directions and applications. More recently, Zaier has explored biomechanical leg design with passive toe joints for human-like walking and multi-objective optimization of in-pipe inspection robots. His work consistently integrates theoretical modeling with practical implementation, using tools like MATLAB/Simulink to investigate conditions such as foot drop. With over 170 citations across his publications, Zaier’s research continues to influence both robotic design and rehabilitative technology.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Trends and Technologies in Rehabilitation of Foot Drop: A Systematic Review

   50 citations · 2020
2. 2
   The Future of Humanoid Robots - Research and Applications

   31 citations · 2012
3. 3
   Piecewise-Linear Pattern Generator and Reflex System for Humanoid Robots

   23 citations · 2007
4. 4
   Modeling of a biped robot for investigating foot drop using MATLAB/Simulink

   21 citations · 2019
5. 5
   Motion Generation of Humanoid Robot based on Polynomials Generated by Recurrent Neural Network

   14 citations · 2004
6. 6
   Motion Pattern Generator and Reflex System for Humanoid Robots

   13 citations · 2006
7. 7
   Adaptive locomotion controller and reflex system for humanoid robots

   9 citations · 2008
8. 8
   Design of Biomechanical Legs with a Passive Toe Joint for Enhanced Human-like Walking

   5 citations · 2017
9. 9
   Multi-objective design optimization of an in-pipe inspection robot

   5 citations · 2024
10. 10
    Perfect tracking of ZMP trajectory for humanoid locomotion using repetitive control

    3 citations · 2019

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