S.M.H. Lavasani

Sharif University of Technology

Papers

2

Total Citations

35

H-Index

2

About

S.M.H. Lavasani is a robotics researcher whose work focuses on the control and trajectory planning of bio-inspired locomotion systems, particularly brachiation robots—machines that mimic the swinging movement of long-armed apes moving from branch to branch. His major contributions lie in applying optimal control theory to solve complex motion planning problems for these robots. In his most cited work (2013, 23 citations), Lavasani used Pontryagin's minimum principle to minimize actuator effort during trajectory planning and tracking for the CEDRA brachiation robot, significantly advancing energy-efficient control strategies. His earlier 2011 paper (12 citations) extended this approach to irregular ladder-like environments, introducing novel optimal trajectories for brachiation on non-uniform branches. These studies demonstrate Lavasani's expertise in combining analytical optimization methods with practical robotic applications, achieving notable impact in the specialized field of brachiation robotics. His work provides foundational insights for researchers developing agile, energy-efficient mobile robots capable of navigating complex, discontinuous environments.

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2
Papers
35
Total Citations
18
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Minimum control effort trajectory planning and tracking of the CEDRA brachiation robot
23 citations · 2013
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2013 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 3
🏛 Institutions: Sharif University of Technology

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