
- rahmanmh@uwm.edu
- 414-251-8406
- University Services & Research Building (USRB) 201D
- https://sites.uwm.edu/biorobotics-lab/
Mohammad Habib Rahman
- Richard and Joanne Grigg Professor, Mechanical Engineering
- Department Chair, Mechanical Engineering
- Affiliate Professor, Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering
- Switzer Research Distinguished Fellow
Director, Biorobotics Lab
Education
- PhD Engineering, École de technologie supérieure, Université of Québec, Canada, 2012
- M Engg Mechanical Engineering, Saga University, Japan, 2005
- B Sc Mechanical Engineering, Khulna University of Engineering & Technology, Bangladesh, 2001
Research Interests
- Bio-robotics: wearable robots, rehabilitation robotics, exoskeleton robots (for rehabilitation & motion assistance), human-assist robots, service robots, surgical robots, medical robots, human-machine interface
- Collaborative Robots, Mobile Robots
- Intelligent system and Control - nonlinear control, artificial intelligence, neural networks, fuzzy systems, fuzzy-neuro control, adaptive control, control using bio-logical signals such as electromyogram signals,
- IIOT, Mixed-Reality, Digital Twin, Teleoperation
Publications
- Brahmi, B., Ahmed, T., Elbojairami, I., Swapnil, A. A. Z., Assaduzzaman, M., Schultz, K., & Rahman, M. H. (2021). Flatness Based Control of a Novel Smart Exoskeleton Robot. IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics.
- Brahmi, B., El Bojairami, I., Ahmed, T., Rahman, M. H., Swapnil, A. A. Z., & De Caro, J. S. (2021, March). New Adaptive Sliding Mode for Unperturbed Forearm and Wrist Rehabilitation Robot. In 2021 18th International Multi-Conference on Systems, Signals & Devices (SSD) (pp. 1160-1165). IEEE.
- Assad-Uz-Zaman, M., Rasedul Islam, M., Miah, S., & Rahman, M. H. (2019). NAO robot for cooperative rehabilitation training. Journal of rehabilitation and assistive technologies engineering, 6, 2055668319862151.
- Islam, M. R., Assad-Uz-Zaman, M., Swapnil, A. A. Z., Ahmed, T., & Rahman, M. H. (2021). An ergonomic shoulder for robot-aided rehabilitation with hybrid control. Microsystem Technologies, 27(1), 159-172.
- Sanjuan, J. D., Castillo, A. D., Padilla, M. A., Quintero, M. C., Gutierrez, E. E., Sampayo, I. P., & Rahman, M. H. (2020). Cable driven exoskeleton for upper-limb rehabilitation: A design review. Robotics and Autonomous Systems, 126, 103445.
- Rahman, M. H., Cristobal, O. L., Rahman, M. J., Saad, M., & Archambault, P. S. (2014). Force-position control of a robotic exoskeleton to provide upper extremity movement assistance. Int. J. Modelling Identification and Control, 21(4), pp.390-400.
- Rahman, M. H., Rahman, M. J., Cristobal, O. L., Saad, M., Kenne, J. P., & Archambault, P. S. (2014). Development of a Whole arm Wearable Robotic Exoskeleton for Rehabilitation and to Assist Upper Limb Movements. Robotica, 2014, 1-21, online: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0263574714000034.
- Rahman, M. H., Cristobal, O. L., Saad, M., & Archambault, P. (2015). EMG Based Control of a Robotic Exoskeleton for Shoulder and Elbow Motion Assist, Journal of Automation and Control Engineering, 3 (4), 270-276. 2015.
- Ochoa Luna, C., Habibur Rahman, M., Saad, M., Archambault, P. S., & Bruce Ferrer, S. (2015). Admittance-based upper limb robotic active and active-assistive movements. International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems, 12(9), 117.
- Cristóbal O-L., Rahman, M. H., Saad, M., Archambault, P. S. & Zhu, W-H. (2014). Virtual Decomposition Control of an Exoskeleton Robot Arm. Robotica. October, 2014, 1-23, DOI: 10.1017/S026357471400246X
- Rahman, M. H., Saad, M., Kenne, J. P., & Archambault, P. S. (2013). Control of an Exoskeleton Robot Arm with Sliding Mode Exponential Reaching Law. International Journal of Control, Automation and Systems, 11(1), 92-104.
- Rahman, M. H., Ouimet, T. K., Saad, M., Kenne, J. P., & Archambault, P. S. (2012). Development of a 4DoFs Exoskeleton Robot for Passive Arm Movement Assistance. Int. J. Mechatronics and Automation, 2(1), 34-50.
- Rahman, M. H., Ouimet, T. K., Saad, M., Kenne, J. P., & Archambault, P. S. (2012). Development and Control of a Robotic Exoskeleton for Shoulder, Elbow and Forearm Movement Assistance. Applied Bionics and Biomechanics, 9 (3) 275–292.
- Rahman, M. H., Ouimet, T. K., Saad, M., Kenne, J. P., & Archambault, P. S. (2011). Dynamic Modeling and Evaluation of a Robotic Exoskeleton for Upper-Limb Rehabilitation. International Journal of Information Acquisition, 8(1), 83-102.
- Rahman, M. H., M. Saad, J. P. Kenne, & P.S. Archambault. (2011). Robot assisted rehabilitation for elbow and forearm movements. Int. J. Biomechatronics and Biomedical Robotics, 1(4), 206-218.
- Kiguchi, K., Rahman, M. H., Sasaki, M., & Teramoto, K. (2008). Development of a 3DOF mobile exoskeleton robot for human upper-limb motion assists. Robotics and Autonomous Systems, 56(8), 678-691.
News
- Rehab with robots, How patients can use exoskeletons and artificial intelligence to help restore movement, https://uwm.edu/news/rehab-with-robots/
- UWM Ad in Milwaukee Business Journal, Rehab Exoskeleton Research Will Help Restore Movement, August 9, 2019
- TMJ4 News: UWM Engineer awarded grant to build 'smart' robotic assistive arm, https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/uwm-engineer-awarded-grant-to-build-smart-robotic-assistive-arm
- TMJ4 News: The future of physical therapy being built at UW-Milwaukee, https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/the-future-of-physical-therapy-being-built-at-uw-milwaukee
- ASEE (American Society for Engineering Education) First Bell, University Of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Engineer Gets Grant For Robotic Assistive Arm Research, https://mailview.bulletinmedia.com/mailview.aspx
- UWM Engineer Build Smart Robotic Assistive Arm: BizTime s, Oct 26, 2020, Bhttps://issuu.com/biztimesmedia/docs/102620_digital_edition/8
- New center for smart technology in manufacturing is 'a jewel in the crown ofUWM'
- By Devi Shastri Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Published 5:02 a.m. CT Jun. 14, 2021 Updated 11:08 a.m. CT Jun. 14, 2021, New center for smart technology in manufacturing.
- Rahman receives $1.49M grant to develop robotic assistive arm to help those with disabilities, https://uwm.edu/engineering/rahman-receives-1-49m-grant-to-develop-robotic-assistive-arm-to-help-those-with-disabilities/
- Regents get a first look at UWM’s digital manufacturing research center, https://uwm.edu/news/regents-get-a-first-look-at-uwms-digital-manufacturing-research-center/
- UWM Report, UWM engineers develop exoskeleton robotics to improve access to physical therapy, By Chris Baylor, 02/14/ 2019. Online: https://uwm.edu/news/video/uwm-engineers-develop-exoskeleton-robotics-to-improve-access-to-physical-therapy/
- UWM Research Report, Rehab with robots-How patients can use exoskeletons and artificial intelligence to help restore movement, By Laura Otto, FEBRUARY 25, 2019. https://uwm.edu/news/rehab-with-robots/
- Wisconsin Muslim Journal, UWM Professor’s Devices Could Revolutionize Stroke Rehab Posted by RT Both, Aug 20, 2019. Online: https://wisconsinmuslimjournal.org/uwm-professors-devices-could-revolutionize-stroke-rehab/?mc_cid=d1c0c5dd0e&mc_eid=709737344f
- Marquis Who's Who for Excellence in Research in Rehabilitation Robotics. Press Release: http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-service/448857
- UWM News: Rahman receives NASA-Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium grant, March 27, 2019.
Awards, Honors and Societies
- Chair, Mechanical Engineering Graduate Program Committee
- Guest Editor, Special Issue, Assistive Robots, MDPI Micromachines
- Guest Editor, Special Issue, Bioinspired Robotics, MDPI Sensors
- Guest Editor, Special Issue, Rehabilitation Robots: Design, Development, and Control, MDPI Sensors
- Associate Editor, Frontiers in Robotics and AI: Biomedical Robotics
- Excellence in Mentoring, The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Graduate School & Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program, 08/2019
- Best Paper Awards, Int. Conf. of Control, Dynamic Systems, and Robotics, 04/2018
- Honored by Marquis Who's Who for Excellence in Research in Rehabilitation Robotics.
Press Release: http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-service/448857, 01/11/2018 - Postdoctoral research scholarships-B3, 2012-2014
- Quebec Nature and Technology Research Fund, Secured 1st position in Group- Techniques, Measurements and Systems in 2012 competition
- Doctoral research scholarship-V1, 2008-2009
- Ministry of Education, Recreation and Sports in Quebec, Ranked 1st in the competition
- Japanese Government’s Monobukagakusho Scholarship (MEng Program), 2003-2005
- Award received from Institution of Engineers Bangladesh (IEB), 2001