Andrew McDaid
Papers
50
Total Citations
921
H-Index
20
About
Andrew McDaid is a prominent researcher whose work sits at the intersection of robotics, rehabilitation engineering, and human-robot interaction. His research spans soft robotics, exoskeleton design, electromyography-based control, and smart actuator technologies, with a particular focus on developing systems that work seamlessly and safely alongside humans. McDaid's most influential contributions include pioneering soft, cable-driven exoskeleton joints that enable intrinsic human-robot interaction for rehabilitation (65 citations), and adaptive control strategies for parallel ankle rehabilitation robots utilizing pneumatic muscles (54 citations). His work on EMG-based decoding of dexterous hand manipulation motions (53 citations) has advanced prosthetic and assistive device control, while his integration of carbon nanotube sensors into soft pneumatic actuators (51 citations) represents a significant leap in intelligent soft robotics. A recurring theme across his portfolio is subject-specific adaptation, evident in his bilateral upper limb training systems and fatigue assessment research using surface EMG. His earlier contributions on ionic polymer metal composites (IPMC) for surgical robotics and bio-applications further demonstrate his breadth across compliant actuation technologies. With over 400 cumulative citations, McDaid's research has meaningfully shaped modern rehabilitation robotics and human-centric automation.
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