S. M. Motahari-Bidgoli

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S. M. Motahari-Bidgoli’s research bridges the frontiers of medical robotics and reconfigurable locomotion, with a focus on developing practical, application-driven robotic systems. In a notable contribution to healthcare, Motahari-Bidgoli led the design and fabrication of a robotic tactile device for abdominal palpation, a tool that replicates manual diagnostic techniques for detecting normal and abnormal tissues. This work, cited 7 times, addresses a critical need in medical robotics by enabling precise, non-invasive internal examinations. Complementing this medical focus, Motahari-Bidgoli has advanced the field of reconfigurable robotics through the simulation and analysis of TET-walker robots. By introducing and modeling two distinct gaits for a single-TETwalker, the research demonstrates how tetrahedral structures can navigate environments inaccessible to wheeled robots, achieving 5 citations for its innovative approach to motion control. Together, these contributions highlight a dual commitment to enhancing clinical diagnostics and expanding robotic mobility. Motahari-Bidgoli’s work stands as a testament to the power of interdisciplinary engineering, offering tangible solutions that promise to reshape both patient care and autonomous exploration.