Zahurin Samad
Universiti Sains Malaysia, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia
Papers
6
Total Citations
24
H-Index
3
About
Zahurin Samad is a researcher whose work lies at the intersection of robotics, biomimetics, and intelligent control systems. Her research focuses on overcoming critical challenges in mobile robot locomotion, particularly in friction compensation for joint stability and path planning through complex obstacle environments. She has made significant contributions to underwater robotics by developing bio-inspired propulsion systems, including a contractible water-jet propulsor for mini autonomous underwater robots and an IPMC-based biomimetic flapping thruster. Her work on multilayered IPMC actuators addresses the fundamental limitation of low actuation force in soft robotic applications. With her most-cited paper on friction compensation models for mobile robot joints accumulating 6 citations, Samad’s research demonstrates practical impact in improving robot positioning accuracy and operational stability. She has also contributed to engineering education through hands-on projects involving line-following differential wheeled mobile robots, bridging theoretical concepts with real-world implementation. Her diverse portfolio—spanning from nanoscale underwater propulsion to obstacle avoidance algorithms—showcases a versatile approach to advancing robotic systems for search, rescue, and exploration applications.
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Top Papers
- 1STUDY OF FRICTION COMPENSATION MODEL FOR MOBILE ROBOT’S JOINTS6 citations · 2024
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- 3Speed control mechanism for IPMC based biomimetic flapping thruster4 citations · 2017
- 4Characterization and Parametric Study of Multilayered IPMC Actuator3 citations · 2014
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