Francklin Rivas
Federico Santa María Technical University, University of the Andes
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3
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15
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About
Francklin Rivas is a leading researcher in the development of intelligent, low-cost robotic prostheses for individuals with upper-limb motor disabilities. His work sits at the intersection of biomedical engineering, embedded systems, and control theory, with a primary focus on creating accessible assistive technologies. Rivas’s major contributions include the design of a neural network embedded system for real-time identification of electromyography (EMG) signals, achieving 8 citations for its pioneering approach to interfacing users with robotic limbs. He further advanced control systems by implementing and comparing fractional order PID (FOPID) embedded controllers for speed regulation in prostheses, a study with 4 citations that is integral to the “Hand of Hope” project. This project aims to dramatically reduce the cost of robotic hands, making them available to underserved populations. Rivas has also contributed to the broader robotics and signal processing community through his participation in international conferences, including the 11th WSEAS events. His work is notable for its direct translational impact, bridging advanced control algorithms and neural signal processing with practical, low-cost hardware solutions for real-world disability support.
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