Papers
14
Total Citations
332
H-Index
7
About
Mostafa Rostami is a leading figure in the field of bipedal robotics, whose work has fundamentally shaped how researchers understand and design anthropomorphic walking machines. His research focuses on the dynamic modeling, optimal gait synthesis, and technological design of legged robots, with a particular emphasis on achieving human-like, impactless locomotion. Rostami’s major contributions include pioneering the concept of passive dynamic walking during the single-support phase, demonstrating that the swing phase of human gait can be closely approximated by gravity-induced motion. He further advanced the field by developing optimization frameworks for active joint control, ensuring smooth, energy-efficient gaits with minimal ground impact. His seminal 1998 paper on anthropomorphic biped design has garnered 85 citations, while his subsequent work on sagittal gait optimization has accumulated over 170 citations, underscoring his lasting influence. Rostami has also explored model predictive impedance control for rough terrain walking and contributed to the design of omnidirectional mobile manipulators and hexapod robots with composite legs. His work bridges theoretical dynamics and practical robot construction, making him a key reference for students and researchers in legged locomotion.
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Top Papers
- 1An anthropomorphic biped robot: dynamic concepts and technological design85 citations · 1998
- 2Impactless sagittal gait of a biped robot during the single support phase67 citations · 2002
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- 5Biped robots: Correlations between technological design and dynamic behavior33 citations · 1999
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- 10Optimal Gait Synthesis of a Planar Biped5 citations · 1998