Papers
57
Total Citations
1,112
H-Index
17
About
Tom Verstraten is a robotics engineer and researcher whose work sits at the intersection of wearable robotics, actuation systems, and human-robot interaction. His research spans gait detection, robotic transmission design, and the optimization of assistive devices — areas where his contributions have earned widespread recognition across the field. Verstraten's most cited works reflect a dual focus on hardware and intelligence. His 2020 review of gait phase detection algorithms (129 citations) has become a key reference for designers of powered prostheses and exoskeletons, while his companion review on compact gearboxes (117 citations) provides an authoritative survey of transmission technologies critical to modern robotic joints. His modeling of geared DC motors for energy efficiency (73 citations) and investigations into series and parallel elastic actuation (56 citations) demonstrate a rigorous, design-oriented approach to building more capable and efficient robotic actuators. Beyond hardware, Verstraten has addressed the broader challenge of making wearable robots practically adoptable. His systematic review of human-in-the-loop optimization strategies (85 citations) and work on barriers to wider adoption (68 citations) show a researcher equally concerned with real-world usability. With over 690 cumulative citations across his most prominent papers, Verstraten has established himself as a leading voice shaping the future of assistive and collaborative robotics.
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Top Papers
- 1A Review of Gait Phase Detection Algorithms for Lower Limb Prostheses129 citations · 2020
- 2Compact Gearboxes for Modern Robotics: A Review117 citations · 2020
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- 9A Novel Wolfrom-Based Gearbox for Robotic Actuators34 citations · 2021
- 10Toward Self-Healing Actuators: A Preliminary Concept28 citations · 2016