Urs Hofmann
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Urs Hofmann is a leading researcher in wearable robotics, with a primary focus on the design and optimization of remote actuation systems (RAS) for assistive devices. His work addresses a critical challenge in the field: minimizing the weight and bulk of wearable exoskeletons to enhance user comfort and real-world adoption. Hofmann’s major contributions include pioneering the use of Bowden-cable-based RAS for hand exoskeletons, demonstrating how proximally placed actuators can drastically reduce mass on the user’s extremities without sacrificing performance. His most-cited paper, “Design and Evaluation of a Bowden-Cable-Based Remote Actuation System for Wearable Robotics” (2018), has garnered 90 citations and established foundational design principles for lightweight, fully wearable assistive devices. In a subsequent influential work (2021, 48 citations), Hofmann systematically evaluated RAS requirements for out-of-the-lab applications, providing a framework for selecting and optimizing actuation strategies. His research bridges the gap between laboratory prototypes and practical, daily-use assistive technologies, making him a key figure in advancing user-centered wearable robotics for both motor-impaired individuals and industrial workers.
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