Tanvir Ahmed

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Tanvir Ahmed is a leading researcher in rehabilitation robotics, specializing in the development of intelligent, robot-assisted systems for upper limb recovery. His work addresses critical challenges in post-stroke and injury rehabilitation, focusing on exoskeleton and end-effector robots that enhance therapy accessibility and effectiveness. Ahmed’s major contributions include the design of the Smart Robotic Exoskeleton (SREx) and the iTbot, integrating advanced control strategies like sliding mode, flatness-based, and super-twisting algorithms to ensure robust, precise motion. He has pioneered the integration of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Digital Twin technologies into telerehabilitation, as seen in his 2023 work (36 citations), enabling remote, data-driven therapy. His comprehensive review on exoskeleton functionality (28 citations) identifies key challenges for improving device usability. With over 175 total citations across his top papers, Ahmed’s innovations—such as the Flexohand hybrid device and ergonomic shoulder designs—are paving the way for portable, home-based rehabilitation solutions, reducing patient dropout and transforming recovery outcomes for millions worldwide.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Development of a Robot-Assisted Telerehabilitation System With Integrated IIoT and Digital Twin

   36 citations · 2023
2. 2
   Robustness and Tracking Performance Evaluation of PID Motion Control of 7 DoF Anthropomorphic Exoskeleton Robot Assisted Upper Limb Rehabilitation

   32 citations · 2022
3. 3
   Exoskeletons in upper limb rehabilitation: A review to find key challenges to improve functionality

   28 citations · 2020
4. 4
   Flexohand: A Hybrid Exoskeleton-Based Novel Hand Rehabilitation Device

   20 citations · 2021
5. 5
   Flatness Based Control of a Novel Smart Exoskeleton Robot

   17 citations · 2021
6. 6
   Development of an End-Effector Type Therapeutic Robot with Sliding Mode Control for Upper-Limb Rehabilitation

   14 citations · 2022
7. 7
   An ergonomic shoulder for robot-aided rehabilitation with hybrid control

   11 citations · 2020
8. 8
   A Novel Modified Super-Twisting Control Augmented Feedback Linearization for Wearable Robotic Systems Using Time Delay Estimation

   6 citations · 2021
9. 9
   An Exoskeleton Based Robotic Device for Providing Rehabilitative Therapies to Human Forearm and Wrist Joints (UWM-FWRR)

   6 citations · 2020
10. 10
    Novel Adaptive Reaching Law for Sliding Mode Control of an Upper Limb Exoskeleton Robot

    5 citations · 2020

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