Hervens Jeannis

University of Pittsburgh, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System

Papers

3

Total Citations

70

H-Index

3

About

Hervens Jeannis is a researcher dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals with disabilities through innovative robotic assistance. His primary research areas center on assistive robotics, human-robot interaction, and rehabilitation engineering, with a specific focus on developing safe, effective transfer devices for people with limited mobility. Jeannis’s most significant contribution is his work on the Wheelchair Mounted Robotic Assisted Transfer Device (RATD), a system designed to enable independent transfers from an electric powered wheelchair to other surfaces. His foundational 2015 paper, "Design and User Evaluation of a Wheelchair Mounted Robotic Assisted Transfer Device," has garnered 34 citations, demonstrating its impact on the field. He further advanced this work by analyzing the system’s stability in a 2014 study (21 citations), ensuring user safety. Jeannis also contributed to the development of the "Strong Arm" system, exploring direct interaction controls for caregivers to reduce injury risk, as detailed in his 2013 paper (15 citations). By combining rigorous engineering with user-centered evaluation, Jeannis’s research directly addresses critical challenges in assistive technology, paving the way for greater autonomy and safer caregiving.

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H-Index
3
Papers
70
Total Citations
23
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Design and User Evaluation of a Wheelchair Mounted Robotic Assisted Transfer Device
34 citations · 2015
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2015 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 8
🏛 Institutions: University of Pittsburgh, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System

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