Papers
12
Total Citations
150
H-Index
6
About
Manuel Arias-Montiel is a mechatronics and robotics researcher whose work spans parallel robot design, rehabilitation engineering, prosthetics, and human-robot interaction. He has made significant contributions to the development and control of both parallel and anthropomorphic robotic systems, with his most-cited work — a low-cost EMG-controlled robotic hand for power and precision grasp (2019, 58 citations) — demonstrating his commitment to accessible, practical solutions in assistive technology. His research on the Stewart-Gough platform, explored through ADAMS-MATLAB co-simulation (2017, 32 citations), has advanced understanding of kinematic and dynamic modeling in parallel robotics. Arias-Montiel has also contributed innovative designs in rehabilitation robotics, including exoskeletons for shoulder recovery and a 2PUS+RR parallel robot for ankle rehabilitation featuring robust backstepping control. Beyond hardware development, he has championed engineering education, introducing robotic hand platforms into undergraduate mechatronics curricula. His diverse portfolio — encompassing metamorphic mechanisms, mobile robots, and teleoperation systems — reflects a researcher who bridges theoretical rigor with real-world application, making meaningful contributions to both academic knowledge and human-centered robotic technology.
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- 3Design and Control of a Novel 3-DOF Parallel Robot12 citations · 2016
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- 8Cosimulation and Control of a Single-Wheel Pendulum Mobile Robot5 citations · 2021
- 9Design of an Exoskeleton Prototype for Shoulder Rehabilitation5 citations · 2017
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