Omar W. Maaroof
Papers
7
Total Citations
62
H-Index
5
About
Omar W. Maaroof is a robotics researcher whose work centers on the design, control, and safety of robotic manipulators, with a particular focus on surgical and service robotics. His major contributions lie in developing novel methods for kinematic redundancy resolution and optimization, which he applies to both robot arm design and control. Notably, his 2021 paper on using redundancy resolution for robot arm design optimization has garnered 16 citations, demonstrating its impact on the field. Maaroof has also made significant strides in surgical robotics, with his work on partial gravity compensation for surgical robots (15 citations) addressing critical safety features for these devices. His research extends to obstacle avoidance for service robots, where he introduced a new objective function for redundant arms (10 citations), and to physical human-robot interaction, where he explored posture optimization to enhance safety. Additionally, Maaroof has contributed to the development of teleoperation systems for robotic endoscopic pituitary surgery, showcasing his ability to translate theoretical advances into practical, high-impact medical applications. His work consistently bridges the gap between fundamental robotics theory and real-world safety-critical systems.
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- 2Partial gravity compensation of a surgical robot15 citations · 2021
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- 4General subtask controller for redundant robot manipulators10 citations · 2012
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