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Arnaud Hamon’s research focuses on the intersection of biomechanics and bipedal robotics, with a particular emphasis on knee joint design and human-like locomotion. His major contribution lies in pioneering the use of four-bar linkage mechanisms for bipedal robot knees, moving beyond traditional single-degree-of-freedom joints to better emulate the complex rolling and sliding motion of the human knee. This work, spanning from 2009 to 2013, has garnered over 58 citations across his most-cited papers, with his 2013 study on human-like trajectory generation for a biped robot receiving 24 citations alone. Hamon’s research systematically explores different knee structures, trajectory optimization with foot rotation, and gait generation for planar bipedal robots, demonstrating that bio-inspired knee designs can significantly improve walking performance and compatibility with prosthetic applications. His 2013 paper on two walking gaits and his 2012 work on trajectory optimization with foot rotation further highlight his dedication to creating more natural, efficient bipedal locomotion. Hamon’s work is notable for bridging robotics and biomechanics, offering insights that could enhance both robotic mobility and human prosthetic design.