Thomas Sugar

Personal profile

Education/Academic qualification

Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics, University of Pennsylvania

… → 1999

M.S.E. Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics , University of Pennsylvania

… → 1992

B.S.E. Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics, University of Pennsylvania

… → 1991

B.S. in Economics, University of Pennsylvania

… → 1991

External positions

Arizona State University

Jan 1 2005 → …

Arizona State University

2005 → …

Arizona State University

Jan 1 1999 → Jan 1 2005

Arizona State University

1999 → 2005

U. of Pennsylvania

Jan 1 1996 → Jan 1 1997

U. of Pennsylvania

1996 → 1997

GRASP Laboratory

Jan 1 1995 → Jan 1 1999

GRASP Laboratory

1995 → 1999

W.L. Gore and Associates

Jan 1 1992 → Jan 1 1995

W.L. Gore and Associates

1992 → 1995

Unknown

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Research Output 1991 2019

3695 Citations
30 h-Index
60 Conference contribution
55 Article
9 Patent
5 Chapter

1 Citation (Scopus)

Analysis of a Periodic Force Applied to the Trunk to Assist Walking Gait

Bhat, S. G., Cherangara, S., Olson, J., Redkar, S. & Sugar, T., May 21 2019, 2019 Wearable Robotics Association Conference, WearRAcon 2019. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., p. 68-73 6 p. 8719396. (2019 Wearable Robotics Association Conference, WearRAcon 2019).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

Exercise equipment

Gait

Horizontal

Stiffness

Kinematics

Anticipatory muscle responses in transitions from rigid to compliant surfaces: towards smart ankle-foot prostheses

Yumbla, E. Q., Obeng, R. A., Ward, J., Sugar, T. & Artemiadis, P., Jun 1 2019, In : IEEE ... International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics : [proceedings]. 2019, p. 880-885 6 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

Locomotion

Ankle

Prostheses and Implants

Foot

Amputation

1 Citation (Scopus)

A Two-Dimensional Feature Space-Based Approach for Human Locomotion Recognition

Chinimilli, P. T., Redkar, S. & Sugar, T., Jun 1 2019, In : IEEE Sensors Journal. 19, 11, p. 4271-4282 12 p., 8626125.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

locomotion

thigh

Stairs

Sensors

Units of measurement

Design, Development, and Control of a Fabric-Based Soft Ankle Module to Mimic Human Ankle Stiffness

Amatya, S., Lafmejani, A. S., Poddar, S., Sridar, S., Sugar, T. & Polygerinos, P., Jun 1 2019, In : IEEE ... International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics : [proceedings]. 2019, p. 886-891 6 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

Ankle

tebufenozide

Ankle Joint

Robotics

Biomechanical Phenomena

Human Locomotion Assistance using Two-Dimensional Features Based Adaptive Oscillator

Chinimilli, P. T., Subramanian, S. C., Redkar, S. & Sugar, T., May 21 2019, 2019 Wearable Robotics Association Conference, WearRAcon 2019. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., p. 92-98 7 p. 8719628. (2019 Wearable Robotics Association Conference, WearRAcon 2019).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

Locomotion

assistance

Recognition Algorithm

Angle

Classifiers