Saber Mahboubi
University of Tabriz, University of Salford, Sharif University of Technology
Papers
5
Total Citations
116
H-Index
4
About
Saber Mahboubi is a robotics researcher whose work spans the design, modeling, and control of novel mobile and manipulation systems. His most significant contributions lie in the development of spherical mobile robots, where he has pioneered innovative motion mechanisms and internal drive units (IDUs) that enable enhanced maneuverability for applications in discovery and patrolling. His highly cited 2012 paper, “Design and Implementation of a Novel Spherical Mobile Robot” (60 citations), along with its hybrid quadruped extension (20 citations), established foundational designs in this niche field. Mahboubi has also advanced robotic grasping through his work on a variable stiffness robotic hand (2018, 19 citations), addressing the critical challenge of maintaining stable grasps when interacting with objects of varying dynamic properties. Earlier in his career, he explored soft computing methods for trajectory tracking, applying fuzzy logic tuned by genetic algorithms to complex rescue robot platforms. Collectively, his research demonstrates a sustained focus on creating more capable, adaptable, and stable robotic systems for real-world deployment.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Design and Implementation of a Novel Spherical Mobile Robot60 citations · 2012
- 2Design and implementation of a novel hybrid quadruped spherical mobile robot20 citations · 2012
- 3Variable Stiffness Robotic Hand for Stable Grasp and Flexible Handling19 citations · 2018
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