Sepehr Ghassemi
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3
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26
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About
Sepehr Ghassemi is a roboticist redefining what legged locomotion can be—and what it should weigh. His research centers on non-anthropomorphic bipedal robots and lightweight, safe, and agile robotic systems, challenging the conventional trade-off between stability and complexity. Ghassemi’s most influential work introduced BALLU (Buoyancy Assisted Lightweight Legged Unit), a radically novel robot that uses buoyancy to achieve unprecedented safety and energy efficiency. With 14 citations, this feasibility study demonstrated that legged robots need not be heavy, dangerous, or expensive, opening new possibilities for human-robot interaction. He further advanced the field with the Non-Anthropomorphic Bipedal Robotic System (NABiRoS), which, despite its unconventional design, achieves superior agility and stability while drastically reducing mechanical complexity and cost. His subsequent exploration of turning strategies for this platform (4 citations) provided foundational insights into maneuverability for non-humanoid bipeds. Ghassemi’s work stands out for its bold departure from anthropomorphic dogma, proving that simplicity and stability can coexist. For students and researchers, his contributions offer a compelling blueprint for building robots that are not only capable but also safe and accessible for real-world environments.
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