Teodiano Bastos-Filho

About

Teodiano Bastos-Filho is a prominent Brazilian researcher whose work sits at the dynamic intersection of biomedical engineering, robotics, and assistive technology. His research has profoundly shaped how humans interact with machines, particularly in contexts designed to restore independence and mobility to people with disabilities. Bastos-Filho is perhaps best known for his pioneering contributions to brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) and robotic wheelchair navigation. His high-frequency steady-state visual evoked potential (SSVEP)-based BCI system, which enabled users to command robotic wheelchairs through neural signals alone, has garnered over 150 citations and represents a landmark contribution to accessible technology. Complementing this, his work on EMG- and EEG-based human-machine interfaces (152 citations) established foundational frameworks still referenced widely today. His contributions extend to autonomous navigation, including SLAM-based systems tailored for confined spaces (136 citations) and multimodal interaction strategies for smart walkers supporting assisted gait. His 2008 work on adaptive mobile robot trajectory tracking remains his most impactful, with 295 citations. Beyond mobility, Bastos-Filho has explored socially assistive robotics for children with autism spectrum disorder, reflecting his commitment to broad humanitarian applications. Across these domains, his research consistently bridges rigorous engineering with profound human need.

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Key Achievements

Top Papers

1. 1
   An adaptive dynamic controller for autonomous mobile robot trajectory tracking

   295 citations · 2008
2. 2
   Commanding a robotic wheelchair with a high-frequency steady-state visual evoked potential based brain–computer interface

   157 citations · 2013
3. 3
   Human-machine interfaces based on EMG and EEG applied to robotic systems

   152 citations · 2008
4. 4
   SLAM-based robotic wheelchair navigation system designed for confined spaces

   136 citations · 2010
5. 5
   Towards a New Modality-Independent Interface for a Robotic Wheelchair

   75 citations · 2013
6. 6
   Multimodal Human–Robot Interaction for Walker-Assisted Gait

   70 citations · 2014
7. 7
   Human–robot interaction based on wearable IMU sensor and laser range finder

   69 citations · 2014
8. 8
   Admittance Controller with Spatial Modulation for Assisted Locomotion using a Smart Walker

   63 citations · 2018
9. 9
   Using a SSVEP-BCI to command a robotic wheelchair

   57 citations · 2011
10. 10
    Analysis of the use of a robot to improve social skills in children with autism spectrum disorder

    54 citations · 2016

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