Safanah M. Raafat
University of Technology - Iraq, International Islamic University Malaysia
Papers
8
Total Citations
41
H-Index
4
About
Dr. Safanah M. Raafat is a leading researcher in robotics, with a focus on intelligent control systems, path planning, and medical robotics. Her work bridges the gap between theoretical control design and practical robotic applications, particularly in dynamic and uncertain environments. She is best known for developing robust adaptive controllers using neural networks to improve trajectory tracking in industrial robots, as demonstrated in her highly cited 2009 paper on SCARA robots. Dr. Raafat has also made significant contributions to medical robotics, designing robust interactive PID and H∞ loop shaping controllers to solve precise position tracking problems for human lower limb systems, aiding rehabilitation and assistive technologies. Her recent work on path planning introduces innovative algorithms like Bidirectional A* combined with gradient descent and orientation interpolation for enhanced global path efficiency. With over 40 citations across her most influential papers, Dr. Raafat’s research is widely recognized for its practical impact on both industrial automation and medical robotics, making her a key figure in advancing intelligent robotic systems.
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Top Papers
- 1Robot Path-Planning Research Applications in Static and Dynamic Environments10 citations · 2022
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- 3Robust Interactive PID Controller Design for Medical Robot System6 citations · 2021
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- 5Intelligent and Robust Path Planning and Control of Robotic Systems4 citations · 2016
- 6Introduction to Robotics-Mathematical Issues3 citations · 2016
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