Mihai Dragusanu
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About
Mihai Dragusanu is a robotics researcher specializing in rehabilitation engineering, wearable mechatronics, and assistive robotic systems, with a particular focus on designing exoskeletons and collaborative devices to support individuals with mobility impairments. His work sits at the intersection of mechanical design, control systems, and human-robot interaction, addressing real-world clinical and assistive needs. Dragusanu's most influential contribution, "Design, Development, and Control of a Hand/Wrist Exoskeleton for Rehabilitation and Training" (2022, 84 citations), demonstrates his expertise in developing sophisticated robotic systems that autonomously guide physiotherapy exercises while monitoring patient progress. His subsequent roadmap paper on soft, rigid, and hybrid exoskeletons (2023, 31 citations) has helped shape the field's understanding of device selection based on patient impairment profiles. Notably, his DressGripper work (2022, 26 citations) showcases an innovative pivot toward assistive robotics for daily living tasks, introducing electromagnetic fingertips for safe collaborative dressing assistance. Across his portfolio, Dragusanu consistently addresses a critical barrier in rehabilitation robotics — making technology accessible and effective for real patient populations. With over 230 total citations and contributions spanning tendon-actuated systems, underactuated mechanisms, and variable-stiffness joints, he is an emerging and productive voice in assistive and rehabilitation robotics research.
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