Rino Versluys
Papers
9
Total Citations
168
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About
Rino Versluys is a leading researcher in rehabilitation robotics and biomechatronics, specializing in the development of compliant, pneumatic actuation systems for assistive and prosthetic devices. His work centers on pleated pneumatic artificial muscles (PPAMs), which offer a high power-to-weight ratio and inherent compliance—critical for safe human-robot interaction. Versluys’s major contributions include the design of a gait rehabilitation exoskeleton powered by PPAMs, addressing challenges in ankle assistance, body weight support, and human-robot interaction (50 citations). He also developed a biomechatronical transtibial prosthesis that mimics intact human ankle behavior, advancing prosthetic foot design (44 citations). His research on the safety of pneumatic muscle-actuated robots (33 citations) and novel compliant actuators for ergonomic rehabilitation robots (11 citations) underscores his commitment to creating safe, effective clinical devices. Versluys’s work on the pneumatic biped Lucy demonstrated dynamic walking at various speeds and step-lengths, showcasing the practical application of PPAMs in legged locomotion. With over 150 total citations, his research bridges robotics, biomechanics, and rehabilitation, offering innovative solutions for an aging population and individuals with mobility impairments.
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- 3The Safety of a Robot Actuated by Pneumatic Muscles—A Case Study33 citations · 2010
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- 5Compliant actuation in New Robotic Applications8 citations · 2006
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