Papers
13
Total Citations
279
H-Index
7
About
Nahian Rahman is a robotics researcher whose work spans surgical robotics, soft wearable exoskeletons, and advanced sensing technologies for minimally invasive procedures. His most influential contribution examines the clinical barriers limiting adoption of soft robotic lower-limb exoskeletons, synthesizing perspectives from physiotherapists and patients to chart a path forward for rehabilitation technology — a review that has already accumulated 75 citations since 2023. Equally significant is his pioneering work on fiber Bragg grating (FBG)-based shape sensing for micro- and meso-scale continuum robots, enabling precise navigation within complex anatomical structures during endovascular and endoscopic surgery (55 citations). His development of a modular FBG bending sensor for the MINIR-II neurosurgical robot (48 citations) and contributions to patient-specific 3D-printed surgical systems (36 citations) further demonstrate his focus on translating intelligent sensing and customization into real clinical tools. Rahman has also explored soft pneumatic sleeves for post-stroke upper-limb assistance, robotic grippers for dexterous in-hand manipulation, and haptic force estimation in minimally invasive surgery. Across more than a decade of research, his work consistently bridges precision engineering with patient-centered design, making him a notable voice in next-generation medical and assistive robotics.
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- 3Modular FBG Bending Sensor for Continuum Neurosurgical Robot48 citations · 2019
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- 5A dexterous gripper for in-hand manipulation21 citations · 2016
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- 9Novel Integrated Robotic System for Tiny Duct Inspection4 citations · 2018
- 10Origami Carton Folding Analysis Using Flexible Panels3 citations · 2015