A. M. Harsha S. Abeykoon
Keio University, Asian Institute of Technology, University of Moratuwa, Plymouth State University
Papers
18
Total Citations
108
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About
A. M. Harsha S. Abeykoon is a robotics and control systems researcher whose work spans teleoperation, bilateral control, mobile robotics, and rehabilitation engineering. His research has made meaningful contributions to the development of master-slave robotic systems, particularly in the context of minimally invasive surgery, where his pioneering work on bilaterally controlled forceps robots and virtual tool models has helped bring force-feedback teleoperation closer to clinical reality. His most-cited work (2007) introduced a virtual tool framework enabling surgeons to operate remotely with realistic tactile sensation — a concept he further refined through switching virtual models that enhance tactile feedback fidelity. Beyond surgical robotics, Abeykoon has advanced mobile robot traction control and sensor-fusion-based navigation under challenging terrain conditions. More recently, his research has shifted toward rehabilitation robotics, culminating in an intelligent bimanual rehabilitation system employing fuzzy logic adaptive assistance to support post-stroke recovery — reflecting a broader commitment to human-centered robotics. With a cumulative body of work garnering over 80 citations across peer-reviewed publications, Abeykoon's research consistently bridges theoretical control frameworks with impactful real-world applications in medical and assistive technology.
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