Papers
19
Total Citations
594
H-Index
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About
Victor Grosu is a robotics and mechatronics researcher whose work spans mobile robotics, rehabilitation engineering, and human-robot interaction. He first gained recognition with his influential 2007 paper on omnidirectional mobile robot design (123 citations), which demonstrated how holonomic platforms could outmaneuver conventional wheeled systems in constrained environments — a contribution he expanded upon in 2008. His research then evolved toward the intersection of robotics and human assistance, where he has made particularly significant strides. His work on estimating robot end-effector forces from noisy actuator torque measurements (98 citations) addressed a critical challenge in safe robotic control, while his design of smart modular variable stiffness actuators (83 citations) helped lay groundwork for next-generation exoskeletons and assistive devices. Grosu has also contributed meaningfully to prosthetics, co-developing the AMP-Foot 3 propulsive prosthetic foot (52 citations) and advancing multi-axis force sensing for rehabilitation robots (50 citations). His recurring focus on cable-based transmission systems and compliant actuation reflects a commitment to making rehabilitation robotics safer and more practical. With over 500 cumulative citations, Grosu represents a leading voice in assistive and rehabilitation robotics engineering.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Omnidirectional Mobile Robot - Design and Implementation123 citations · 2007
- 2Estimating robot end-effector force from noisy actuator torque measurements98 citations · 2011
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- 8Instrumenting complex exoskeletons for improved human-robot interaction24 citations · 2015
- 9Design and Control of an Omni-directional Mobile Robot19 citations · 2008
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