Siew-Lok Toh
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62
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About
Siew-Lok Toh is a pioneering researcher in rehabilitation robotics and compliant actuator design, with a focus on creating safer, more effective human-robot interactions. His major contributions center on the development of novel compact compliant actuators, particularly Series Elastic Actuators (SEAs), which are critical for assistive and rehabilitation robots that physically interact with the human body. Toh’s work addresses key challenges in this field—ensuring actuators are force-controllable, back-drivable, and inherently compliant to enhance safety and control during therapy. His most-cited paper, “A novel compact compliant actuator design for rehabilitation robots” (2013), has garnered 43 citations, reflecting its influence on the design of human-friendly robotic systems. Another notable work, “Design and analysis of a novel compact compliant actuator with variable impedance” (2012), with 19 citations, further advances variable impedance capabilities, allowing robots to adapt stiffness for different rehabilitation tasks. Toh’s research has laid essential groundwork for next-generation rehabilitation devices, enabling more natural and safe physical interactions between robots and patients. His innovative actuator designs continue to inspire engineers and researchers striving to improve assistive robotics.
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- 1A novel compact compliant actuator design for rehabilitation robots43 citations · 2013
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