Sara M. Cerqueira
Papers
7
Total Citations
102
H-Index
5
About
Sara M. Cerqueira is a researcher at the intersection of wearable technology, human-robot collaboration, and ergonomics, with a focus on developing intelligent systems that protect workers and enhance industrial performance. Her most celebrated contribution is the "Smart Vest for Real-Time Postural Biofeedback and Ergonomic Risk Assessment" (2020), which has garnered 65 citations and introduced an innovative garment-based solution to combat work-related musculoskeletal disorders — a global health issue costing economies up to 2% of GDP. Building on this foundation, Cerqueira developed Ergowear, a non-intrusive, interoperable motion capture system designed for human-aware human-robot collaboration aligned with the Industry 5.0 paradigm. Her research extends into AI-driven rehabilitation, including generating personalized ankle joint torque trajectories for robotic gait assistance, and advancing human-robot collaboration through Dynamic Movement Primitives and admittance-based control strategies. More recently, she has integrated sEMG and IMU sensors into e-textile platforms for continuous posture monitoring. With a growing body of work spanning smart garments, collaborative robotics, and AI-based control, Cerqueira's research addresses the critical challenge of creating safer, more adaptive, and human-centered workplaces.
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Top Papers
- 1Smart Vest for Real-Time Postural Biofeedback and Ergonomic Risk Assessment65 citations · 2020
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- 6A DMPs-based Approach for Human-like Robotic Movements3 citations · 2024
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