Keyhan Kouhkiloui Babarahmati

University of Edinburgh

Papers

8

Total Citations

58

H-Index

4

About

Keyhan Kouhkiloui Babarahmati is a pioneering researcher in interaction robotics, whose work centers on developing novel control frameworks that enable robots to safely and dexterously operate in unstructured, human-centric environments. His major contributions revolve around the creation of **Fractal Impedance Control (FIC)**—a groundbreaking passive controller framework that allows robots to seamlessly switch between impedance and admittance behaviors, mimicking the dynamic dexterity of animals. This work, detailed in his most-cited papers (2019–2022, with over 40 cumulative citations), provides a general control solution for safe human-robot interaction, haptic teleoperation, and adaptive force/position control. Babarahmati has also advanced **data-efficient non-parametric modeling** for soft robots, reducing the need for extensive real-world data, and developed **robust dual-arm tele-cooperation** systems with adaptable impedance control. His research has been recognized for its potential to move robots from industrial cages to applications in medical robotics, planetary exploration, and nuclear decommissioning. With a growing citation record and a focus on high-transparency haptic exploration, Babarahmati is shaping the future of dexterous, safe, and adaptive robotic systems for real-world collaboration.

Research Focus

Key Achievements

4
H-Index
8
Papers
58
Total Citations
7
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Fractal impedance for passive controllers: a framework for interaction robotics
13 citations · 2022
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2021 (3 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 15
🏛 Institutions: University of Edinburgh

Top Papers

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 6
  7. 7
  8. 8

Key Collaborators

Contact & Links

Available for collaboration
Content generated · 13 days ago