Papers
21
Total Citations
2,808
H-Index
14
About
Oliver Eiberger is a leading figure in the development of torque-controlled and intrinsically compliant robotics, with his work forming the backbone of modern soft and safe human-robot interaction. His research centers on variable stiffness actuation (VSA), lightweight robotic design, and dexterous manipulation for humanoid systems. Eiberger’s major contributions include pioneering the DLR Floating Spring Joint (FSJ) and co-developing the DLR Hand Arm System, which set new standards for anthropomorphic, robust, and high-performance robotic hands. He was instrumental in the KUKA-DLR Lightweight Robot (LWR), a landmark platform that transitioned torque-controlled robotics from research to industrial manufacturing. His highly cited review on variable stiffness actuators (438 citations) remains a foundational reference in the field. Eiberger also contributed to the torque-controlled humanoid robot TORO and the DLR Biped, advancing bipedal locomotion. With over 2,500 total citations across his top ten papers, his work has profoundly shaped the trajectory of soft robotics and safe, physically interactive machines, making him a key architect of the next generation of collaborative and humanoid robots.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Soft robotics474 citations · 2008
- 2Variable Stiffness Actuators: Review on Design and Components438 citations · 2015
- 3The DLR hand arm system430 citations · 2011
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- 5Overview of the torque-controlled humanoid robot TORO279 citations · 2014
- 6The DLR FSJ: Energy based design of a variable stiffness joint257 citations · 2011
- 7A Humanoid Two-Arm System for Dexterous Manipulation229 citations · 2006
- 8Soft robotics: From Torque Feedback Controlled Lightweight Robots to Intrinsically Compliant Systems78 citations · 2008
- 9New insights concerning intrinsic joint elasticity for safety71 citations · 2010
- 10Development of a biped robot with torque controlled joints68 citations · 2010