Saad Bin Abul Kashem
Academic Bridge Program, Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus, Qatar Foundation
Papers
6
Total Citations
97
H-Index
5
About
Saad Bin Abul Kashem is a robotics and assistive technology researcher whose work spans bio-inspired robotics and human-robot interaction, with a particular focus on developing innovative solutions for real-world challenges. His most recognized contribution lies in the design and development of amphibious robots inspired by biological duck feet — a novel approach that replaces conventional wheels, tracks, and propellers with a unified webbed-foot propulsion system capable of both walking and swimming. This pioneering line of research, documented across multiple publications from 2017 to 2019 and accumulating nearly 55 citations collectively, addresses the critical challenge of robotic exploration across complex, unpredictable terrains. His quadruped amphibious robot designs demonstrate practical engineering ingenuity grounded in careful biological observation. Beyond bio-inspired robotics, Kashem has made a meaningful impact in assistive technology, with his most-cited work — garnering 42 citations — exploring the use of humanoid robots as teaching assistants for children with autism, helping them develop essential social and academic skills. This interdisciplinary breadth, bridging mechanical innovation with compassionate applications in special education, reflects a research vision that is both technically rigorous and deeply human-centered.
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Top Papers
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- 2Design and Implementation of a Quadruped Amphibious Robot Using Duck Feet23 citations · 2019
- 3A novel design of an aquatic walking robot having webbed feet14 citations · 2017
- 4A novel design of an amphibious robot having webbed feet as duck8 citations · 2017
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