Papers
8
Total Citations
169
H-Index
6
About
Anne E. Martin is a leading researcher at the intersection of bipedal robotics and rehabilitative technology, whose work is fundamentally reshaping how we design and control powered lower-limb prostheses. Her primary research areas include hybrid zero dynamics (HZD) control, bipedal locomotion, and fall risk prediction. Martin’s most significant contribution is the development of stable, robust HZD-based controllers for powered prostheses, a breakthrough that applies advanced robotic control schemes—originally designed for autonomous bipedal robots—to dramatically improve the quality of life for lower-limb amputees. Her seminal 2017 paper on this topic has garnered 62 citations, while her foundational 2014 study on foot geometric properties and gait has been cited 46 times. Beyond prosthetics, Martin has made notable advances in understanding human-like walking variability and fall risk, with her 2022 work quantifying how sagittal plane joint angle variability affects bipedal fall risk. Her research portfolio, spanning from curved foot design parameters to nullspace control of prosthetic legs, demonstrates a rare ability to bridge theoretical robotics with practical, life-changing applications. Martin’s work continues to influence both the robotics community and clinical rehabilitation practices.
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Top Papers
- 1Stable, Robust Hybrid Zero Dynamics Control of Powered Lower-Limb Prostheses62 citations · 2017
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- 4Incorporating Human-Like Walking Variability in an HZD-Based Bipedal Model12 citations · 2016
- 5The Effects of Curved Foot Design Parameters on Planar Biped Walking7 citations · 2012
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- 7Prosthetic leg control in the nullspace of human interaction5 citations · 2016
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