Papers
18
Total Citations
617
H-Index
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About
Glenn Mathijssen is a robotics researcher whose work spans actuator design, energy-efficient locomotion, and human-robot collaboration. Best known for his highly cited 2015 review "Lock Your Robot" (168 citations), which remains a foundational reference for designers selecting locking mechanisms in robotic systems, Mathijssen has consistently pushed the boundaries of how robots move, store, and consume energy. His 2018 overview on energy-efficient robot locomotion (116 citations) provides a comprehensive framework for understanding why today's robots fall dramatically short of biological systems in energetic performance — a gap he has dedicated much of his career to closing. A central thread throughout his research is the development of novel actuation paradigms. His investigations into series and parallel elastic actuators, bi-directional configurations, and series-parallel elastic actuation (SPEA) explore how compliant elements can dramatically reduce motor torque demands and improve efficiency. His work on geared DC motor modeling (73 citations) bridges theory and experimental validation with practical engineering rigor. More recently, Mathijssen has expanded into human-robot collaboration ergonomics and the visionary concept of self-healing actuators, demonstrating a breadth of thinking that connects materials science with robotics. His cumulative citation record reflects both immediate practical utility and longer-term influence on the field.
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Top Papers
- 1Lock Your Robot: A Review of Locking Devices in Robotics168 citations · 2015
- 2An Overview on Principles for Energy Efficient Robot Locomotion116 citations · 2018
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- 6Toward Self-Healing Actuators: A Preliminary Concept28 citations · 2016
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