About

Vincent Duindam’s research bridges the gap between elegant theoretical modeling and practical robotic systems, with a focus on energy-efficient locomotion, medical robotics, and nonlinear control. His most influential work lies in port-based modeling and control for bipedal walking robots, where he demonstrated that walking can be inherently low-energy and developed general tools to analyze and control such efficient gaits—work that has garnered over 65 citations. Duindam also made significant contributions to medical robotics, particularly in guiding needles through single-point tissue manipulation (39 citations) and enabling robotic-assisted beating-heart surgery (19 citations), improving precision and safety in delicate procedures. His research on modeling and motion planning for mechanisms on non-inertial bases (32 citations) addressed challenges in operating manipulators on ships or moving platforms, enhancing robustness in high-sea states. Additionally, his work on variable spatial springs (31 citations) and passive compensation of nonlinear robot dynamics (19 citations) advanced the design of passive, energy-aware controllers. Duindam’s contributions have shaped both theoretical frameworks and real-world applications, with over 270 total citations, making him a key figure in efficient and safe robotic systems.

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H-Index
14
Papers
292
Total Citations
21
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Port-based modeling and control for efficient bipedal walking robots
65 citations · 2006
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2009 (4 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 12
🏛 Institutions: University of California, Berkeley, Delft University of Technology, University of Twente, Intuitive Surgical (United States)

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