Valentin Ciupe
Papers
14
Total Citations
88
H-Index
5
About
Valentin Ciupe is a robotics researcher whose work bridges the gap between human physiology and machine control, with a particular focus on haptic systems, human-machine interfaces, and service robotics. His most impactful contribution is the design and control of a haptic elbow exoskeleton module for space telerobotics (37 citations), demonstrating expertise in creating force-feedback systems that allow operators to feel remote environments. Ciupe has pioneered the use of electromyography (EMG) sensors for robot control, developing myoelectric interfaces that translate muscle signals into industrial robot commands—work that has direct applications in assistive technology and manufacturing. His research extends to collaborative remote control using Kinect v2 sensors for gesture-based manipulation of virtual robotic arms, as well as mechanical design of quadruped robots. More recently, Ciupe has contributed to optimal synthesis of five-bar linkages for singularity-free workspaces and robotized pipetting for PCR automation, showing versatility across medical and industrial domains. With over 80 total citations across his publication record, Ciupe’s work consistently explores how humans can intuitively and safely interact with robotic systems, making him a notable figure in the evolution of collaborative and teleoperated robotics.
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Top Papers
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- 2New Trends in Service Robotics11 citations · 2013
- 3Mechanical design and system control of quadruped robot7 citations · 2016
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- 5Applications based on electromyography sensors5 citations · 2019
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- 8Mechanisms, Mechanical Transmissions and Robotics3 citations · 2012
- 93 DoF Haptic Exoskeleton for Space Telerobotic3 citations · 2015
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