Vishal Ramadoss
Papers
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Total Citations
104
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About
Vishal Ramadoss is a robotics researcher whose work spans advanced mechanism design, motion tracking, and human-robot interaction. His research is deeply rooted in the kinematics and structural analysis of complex robotic systems, with particular expertise in cable-driven mechanisms, tensegrity robotics, and hybrid manipulator architectures. His most influential contribution — a performance evaluation of the HTC Vive virtual reality tracking system — has garnered 42 citations, reflecting its broad utility across robotics, biomechanics, rehabilitation, and sports science communities. Ramadoss has made significant strides in tensegrity robotics through HEDRA, a bio-inspired modular robot built on polyhedral parallel modules, earning 22 citations and advancing the field's understanding of compliant, lightweight robotic structures. His work on cable-driven and tendon-driven robots addresses critical challenges in safe human-robot collaboration by modeling variable stiffness actuation and complex internal routing schemes. He also developed STORM, a screw theory toolbox that fills a notable gap in accessible kinematic analysis software for researchers and engineers. His early work on omnidirectional all-terrain robots further demonstrates a versatile design sensibility. Collectively, Ramadoss has established himself as a thoughtful contributor to next-generation robot design and motion analysis.
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- 8Towards High Dynamic Operations With Parallel-Serial Hybrid Robots3 citations · 2023
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- 10STORM: Screw Theory Toolbox For Robot Manipulator and Mechanisms3 citations · 2020