S Kiemel
Papers
2
Total Citations
11
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2
About
S. Kiemel is a robotics researcher whose work centers on humanoid robot balance and locomotion, with a particular focus on fall prevention and disturbance rejection. Their most cited paper, "Balance maintenance of a humanoid robot using the hip-ankle strategy" (2012, 8 citations), introduces a critical control approach for maintaining stability under large disturbances. This strategy leverages coordinated hip and ankle joint rotations to reposition the robot's center of mass, enabling it to recover balance without stepping—a key capability for practical, real-world humanoid applications. Kiemel also contributed to the "Dutch Robotics 2010 Adult-Size Team Description" (2010, 3 citations), representing a collaborative effort among Delft University of Technology, Eindhoven University of Technology, the University of Twente, and Philips. This work highlights their role in advancing adult-sized humanoid platforms within the RoboCup community. While their citation counts reflect a focused, early-career impact, Kiemel’s research on the hip-ankle strategy provides a foundational technique for dynamic balance control, influencing subsequent work in humanoid stability and safe physical interaction.
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- 1Balance maintenance of a humanoid robot using the hip-ankle strategy8 citations · 2012
- 2Dutch Robotics 2010 Adult-Size Team Description3 citations · 2010