Ahmad Zaki bin Hj Shukor

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Ahmad Zaki bin Hj Shukor is a robotics researcher specializing in bio-inspired actuation and musculoskeletal manipulator design. His work centers on developing novel robotic systems that mimic biological muscle function, particularly through the use of spiral motors—a unique actuation technology that replicates the behavior of antagonistic muscle pairs without the need for gears or complex transmission mechanisms. In his highly cited 2012 paper, Shukor introduced planar task space control for a biarticular manipulator, demonstrating how spiral motors can achieve smooth, gearless motion inspired by human musculoskeletal architecture. His 2013 follow-up study advanced this work by exploring force control strategies for the manipulator during environmental contact, comparing different control schemes to optimize interaction forces. Though his citation counts remain modest (3 and 2 citations respectively), Shukor’s contributions are significant for their foundational approach to creating more compliant, human-like robotic systems. His research bridges the gap between biological principles and practical robotic design, offering promising pathways for safer human-robot interaction and more adaptive manipulation in unstructured environments.