Fazlur Rashid

Missouri University of Science and Technology

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Fazlur Rashid is a researcher whose work lies at the critical intersection of human motor control and physical human-robot interaction (pHRI). His primary research focus is understanding how humans perceive and utilize small interaction forces to communicate intent during physical tasks—a fundamental challenge for developing robots that can collaborate seamlessly with people. In his highly cited 2021 paper, "Sensing small interaction forces through proprioception" (13 citations), Rashid elucidated the human motor control strategy during physical interaction, revealing how subtle forces convey movement intentions between partners. This work is foundational for designing robots that can interpret human intent through touch alone. His follow-up study, "Factors affecting the sensitivity to small interaction forces in humans" (3 citations), systematically identified variables that influence human force perception, providing essential design parameters for pHRI systems. By bridging neuroscience and robotics, Rashid’s contributions are paving the way for more intuitive, responsive collaborative robots. His research has direct implications for assistive technologies, rehabilitation robotics, and industrial cobots, where safe and natural physical interaction is paramount.