D. S. V. Bandara
Papers
14
Total Citations
794
H-Index
8
About
D. S. V. Bandara is a leading researcher in assistive and rehabilitation robotics, with a focus on upper-limb exoskeletons, prosthetic systems, and brain-computer interfaces (BCIs). Their seminal review on active upper-limb exoskeleton hardware (474 citations) and a foundational overview of upper extremity robotic exoskeletons (126 citations) have shaped the field, providing critical taxonomies and design insights for power augmentation and rehabilitation. Bandara’s work on EMG-based control methods for assistive robots (57 citations) advanced intuitive human-robot interaction, while their exploration of EEG signals for transhumeral prosthesis control (33 citations) pushed the boundaries of non-invasive neural interfaces. They also contributed to hardware innovation, developing a multi-degree-of-freedom transhumeral prosthetic arm (25 citations) and an under-actuated robotic finger mechanism (18 citations). More recently, Bandara has applied transformer models to surgical activity recognition (2025), demonstrating versatility. With over 750 total citations, their research bridges mechanical design, biosignal processing, and machine learning, directly impacting clinical rehabilitation and prosthetic technology.
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Key Achievements
Top Papers
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- 2A brief review on upper extremity robotic exoskeleton systems126 citations · 2011
- 3Recent Trends in EMG-Based Control Methods for Assistive Robots57 citations · 2013
- 4Towards Control of a Transhumeral Prosthesis with EEG Signals33 citations · 2018
- 5Development of a multi-DoF transhumeral robotic arm prosthesis25 citations · 2017
- 6An under-actuated mechanism for a robotic finger18 citations · 2014
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- 9Task based motion intention prediction with EEG signals8 citations · 2016
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