Javad Akbari

Sharif University of Technology, University of Malaya

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Javad Akbari is a researcher whose work lies at the intersection of precision mechatronics, ultrasonic actuation, and robotic haptics. His primary research areas include the design and control of ultrasonic motors, bilateral teleoperation systems, and sensor integration for robotic manipulation. Akbari’s most significant contribution is the development of a precise and compact tubular ultrasonic motor driven by a single-phase source, a design that simplifies actuation while maintaining high accuracy. This work, published in 2016, has garnered 30 citations, reflecting its relevance to miniaturized motion systems. In the domain of teleoperation, he has addressed the critical challenge of transparency in time-delayed nonlinear systems, proposing methods for external force estimation that enhance operator feedback. His earlier research also explored the novel use of ultrasound for measuring grasping forces in soft robotic fingers, demonstrating how embedded sensors can detect force direction and magnitude through echo timing. Though his citation counts are modest, Akbari’s contributions are foundational to advancing compact actuators and sensor-driven control in robotics, offering practical solutions for micro-manipulation and human-robot interaction.