Samuel McAmis

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Samuel McAmis is a researcher in haptics and rehabilitation robotics, with a focus on bimanual interactions and physical human-robot collaboration. His work explores how forces and motions can be simultaneously perceived during bimanual tasks, a critical area for developing effective robotic trainers and rehabilitation devices. In his most-cited paper, "Simultaneous Perception of Forces and Motions Using Bimanual Interactions" (2012, 15 citations), McAmis investigates the limitations of passive guidance in teaching physical skills, highlighting how active participation and force perception are essential for skill transfer. His related study, "Symmetry modes and stiffnesses for bimanual rehabilitation" (2011, 10 citations), advances the design of low-cost, home-use bimanual rehabilitation trainers by examining how symmetry modes and coupling stiffnesses affect performance in haptic tracking tasks. McAmis’s contributions are particularly valuable for creating intuitive, cost-effective robotic systems that support motor learning and rehabilitation. While his citation counts are modest, his work addresses foundational challenges in haptic feedback and bimanual coordination, offering practical insights for engineers and clinicians developing accessible assistive technologies.