Stephen A. Ressler
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About
Stephen A. Ressler is a leading robotics researcher whose work centers on the design and control of humanoid robots, with a particular focus on series elastic actuation (SEA). His major contributions lie in advancing the hardware and embedded control systems that enable safer, more dynamic human-robot interaction. Ressler’s most influential work, “Embedded joint-space control of a series elastic humanoid” (2015, 34 citations), details the control architecture for the THOR humanoid—a 60 kg robot equipped with electromechanical linear SEAs. This paper demonstrates how low-impedance joint control can be achieved in a full-scale humanoid, a critical step toward robots that can operate safely alongside humans. He also contributed to the “Design and Implementation of a Dual Axis Motor Controller for Parallel and Serial Series Elastic Actuators” (2014), showcasing custom high-performance control solutions for SEA configurations. Ressler’s work is notable for bridging theoretical control methods with practical, embedded implementation, directly impacting the development of compliant, force-controlled humanoids. His research continues to influence the next generation of robots designed for unstructured, human-centered environments.
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- 1Embedded joint-space control of a series elastic humanoid34 citations · 2015
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