Jerzy T. Sawicki
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Total Citations
81
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About
Dr. Jerzy T. Sawicki is a leading researcher in the field of robotic gait rehabilitation, with a primary focus on the design and control of lower-limb exoskeletons for both adult and pediatric populations. His work is centered on developing advanced control strategies that enable safe, stable, and volitional walking assistance. Dr. Sawicki’s major contributions include the first application of Hybrid Zero Dynamics (HZD) control to an underactuated lower-limb exoskeleton for gait guidance, a breakthrough that creates dynamically stable gaits by driving the robot toward an optimal reference signal. He has also pioneered hybrid impedance-sliding mode switching control, as demonstrated in his work on the Indego Explorer exoskeleton, which has garnered 38 citations. His research extends to robust impedance controllers for improved human-robot interaction safety and the development of adjustable pediatric exoskeletons for children aged 6 to 11. Notably, his work on cable-driven joint systems for custom orthoses highlights his commitment to compact, wearable, and comfortable designs. With over 80 citations across his most cited papers, Dr. Sawicki’s innovations are shaping the future of robotic gait therapy, particularly for underserved pediatric populations.
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- 2Optimal phase-based gait guidance control on a lower-limb exoskeleton11 citations · 2023
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