Papers
6
Total Citations
151
H-Index
5
About
Thomas Robert is a leading researcher in biomechanics and human locomotion, whose work bridges the gap between human movement science and robotics. His primary research areas include gait analysis, balance recovery, and the control of dynamic motion in both humans and humanoid robots. Robert’s major contributions center on understanding the role of angular momentum in walking and balance. His most-cited work, "Angular momentum synergies during walking" (80 citations), provides foundational insights into how the body organizes rotational forces to maintain stability during gait. He has also developed predictive models for balance recovery, such as his 2015 paper on the "one step balance recovery threshold" (13 citations), which helps determine whether a person can recover from a perturbation or will inevitably fall. Notably, Robert has applied these biomechanical principles to robotics, proposing a hierarchical framework for humanoid robots to navigate cluttered environments (12 citations). His recent work on step length asymmetry induced by handheld devices (24 citations) demonstrates the practical application of gait analysis to pedestrian navigation and smartphone-based sensing. Through his research, Robert has significantly advanced our understanding of how humans control movement and how these principles can inspire more stable, dynamic robots.
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Top Papers
- 1Angular momentum synergies during walking80 citations · 2009
- 2Walking Gait Step Length Asymmetry Induced by Handheld Device24 citations · 2017
- 3Predicting multiple step placements for human balance recovery tasks19 citations · 2012
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- 6Angular momentum: Insights into walking and its control3 citations · 2011