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Chapters in Books

H Geyer, U Saranli. Gait based on the spring mass model. Ch 43 in "Humanoid Robotics: A Reference". Eds. A Goswami and P Vadakkepat. Springer, 2017.

H Geyer, A Seyfarth. Neuromuscular model control for humanoid walking. Ch 45 in "Humanoid Robotics: A Reference." Eds. A Goswami and P Vadakkepat. Springer, 2017.

A Prochazka, H Geyer, S Gosgnach, C Capaday. Neuromuscular control in locomotion. Ch 6 in "Bioinspired Legged Locomotion: Models, Concepts, Control and Applications". Eds. M Sharbafi and A Seyfarth. Elsevier, 2017.

A Seyfarth, H Geyer, R Blickhan, S Lipfert, J Rummel, Y Minekawa, F Iida. Running and walking with compliant legs. In Fast Motions in Biomechanics and Robotics: Optimization and Feedback. Lecture Notes in Control and Information Science (eds. M Diehl, K Mombauer), 383-402, Springer, Heidelberg, 2006.

Refereed Journal Papers

S Song, H Geyer. Predictive neuromechanical simulations indicate why walking performance declines with aging. J Physiology, Accepted.

W S Ang, H Geyer, I Cheng. Objective assessment of spasticity with a method based on a human upper limb model. IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, Accepted.

S Song, H Geyer. Evaluation of a neuromechanical walking control model using disturbance experiments. Frontiers in Computational Neuroscience 11:15. Doi: 10.3389/fncom.2017.00015 [PDF] [Video]

W Martin, A Wu, H Geyer. Experimental evaluation of deadbeat running on the ATRIAS biped. Robotics and Automation Letters 2(2): 1085-1092, 2017. [PDF] [Video]

N Thatte, H Duan, H Geyer. A sample-efficient black-box optimizer to train policies for human-in-the- loop systems with user preferences. Robotics and Automation Letters 2(2): 993-1000, 2017. [PDF]

C Hubicki, A Abate, P Clary, S Rezazadeh, M Jones, A Peekema, J Van Why, R Domres, A Wu, W Martin, H Geyer, J Hurst. Walking and running with passive compliance. IEEE Robotics and Automation Magazine 2(4.1): 4-1, 2016. [PDF]

N Thatte, H Geyer. Toward balance recovery with leg prostheses using neuromuscular model control. IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering 63(5): 904-913, 2016. [PDF] [Download Model]

S Song, H Geyer. A neural circuitry that emphasizes spinal feedbacks generates diverse behaviors of human locomotion. Journal of Physiology 593(16): 3493-3511, 2015. [PDF] [Video] [Download Model]

A Wu, H Geyer. The 3D Spring-Mass Model Reveals a Time-based Deadbeat Control for Highly Robust Running and Steering in Uncertain Environments. IEEE Transactions on Robotics 29(5): 1114-1124, 2013. [PDF]

M Ernst, H Geyer, R Blickhan.  Extension and customization of self-stability control in compliant legged systems. Bioinspiration and Biomimetics, http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1748-3182/7/4/046002, 2012. [PDF]

H Geyer, HM Herr.  A muscle-reflex model that encodes principles of legged mechanics produces human walking dynamics and muscle activities.  IEEE Trans Neural Syst Rehabil Eng 18(3): 263-273, 2010. [PDF]

MF Eilenberg, H Geyer, HM Herr.  Control of a powered ankle-foot prosthesis based on a neuromuscular model.  IEEE Trans Neural Syst Rehabil Eng  18(2): 164-173, 2010. [PDF]

R Blickhan, A Seyfarth, H Geyer, S Grimmer, H Wagner.  Intelligence by mechanics.  Phil Trans R Soc A 365: 199–220,  2007.

H Geyer, A Seyfarth, R Blickhan.  Compliant leg behaviour explains basic dynamics of walking and running.  Proc R Soc B 273: 2861–2867,  2006. [PDF]

H Knuesel, H Geyer, A Seyfarth.  Influence of swing leg movement on running stability.  Hum Mov Sci 24: 532–543,  2005.

H Geyer, A Seyfarth, R Blickhan.  Spring-mass running: simple approximate solution and application to gait stability.  J Theor Biol 232: 315–328,  2005. [PDF]

H Geyer, A Seyfarth, R Blickhan. Positive force feedback in bouncing gaits? Proc R Soc B 270: 2173–2183,  2003. [PDF]

A Seyfarth, H Geyer, HM Herr.  Swing-leg retraction: a simple control model for stable running.  J Exp Biol 205: 2547–2555,  2003. [PDF]

A Seyfarth, H Geyer, M Guenther, R Blickhan.  A movement criterion for running.  J of Biomech 35: 649–655, 2002. [PDF]

Refereed Conference Papers

Q Nguyen, A Agrawal, X Da, WC Martin, H Geyer, JW Grizzle, K Sreenath. Dynamic walking on randomly-varying discrete terrain with one-step preview. Robotics: Science and Systems, Cambridge, MA, 2017.

H Geyer, N Thatte, H Duan. Toward Balance Recovery with Active Leg Prostheses Using Neuromuscular Model Control. In Converging Clinical and Engineering Research on Neurorehabilitation II. Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on NeuroRehabilitation (ICNR2016), Segovia, Spain, 649-652, 2016.

S Song, H Geyer. Regulating speed in a neuromuscular human running model. IEEE-RAS International Conference on Humanoid Robots, Seoul, Korea, pp. 217-222, 2015. [PDF] [Video]

Z. Batts, S. Song, H. Geyer. Toward a virtual neuromuscular control for robust walking in bipedal robots. IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, Hamburg, Germany, pp. 6318-6323, 2015. [PDF] [Video]

J. Austin, A. Schepelmann, H. Geyer. Control and evaluation of series elastic actuators with nonlinear rubber springs. IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems. Hamburg, Germany, pp. 6563-6568, 2015. [PDF]

A. Schepelmann, J. Austin, H. Geyer. Evaluation of decentralized reactive swing-leg control on a powered robotic leg. IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, Hamburg, Germany, pp. 381-386, 2015. [PDF]

W Martin, A Wu, H Geyer. Robust Spring Mass Model Running for a Physical Bipedal Robot. IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, Seattle, WA, pp. 6307-6312, 2015. [PDF] [Video]

H Vejdani, A Wu, H Geyer, J Hurst. Touch-down angle control for spring-mass walking. IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, Seattle, WA, pp. 5101-5106, 2015. [PDF]

R Desai, H Geyer, J Hodgins. Virtual Model Control for Dynamic Lateral Balance. IEEE-RAS International Conference on Humanoid Robots, Madrid, Spain, pp. 856-861, 2014. [PDF]

N Thatte, H Geyer. Towards local reflexive control of a powered transfemoral prosthesis for robust amputee push and trip recovery. IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, Chicago, IL, pp. 2069 - 2074, 2014. [PDF] [Video]

A Wu, H Geyer. Highly robust running of articulated bipeds in unobserved terrain. IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, Chicago, IL, pp. 2558 - 2565, 2014. [PDF]

A Schepelmann, K Geberth, H Geyer. Compact nonlinear springs with user defined torque-deflection profiles for series elastic actuators. IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, Hong Kong, China, pp. 3411 - 3416, 2014. [PDF]

S Song, H Geyer. Generalization of a Muscle-Reflex Control Model to 3D Walking. IEEE Annual International Conference of the Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, Osaka, Japan, pp. 7463-7466, 2013. [PDF]

S Song, R Desai, H Geyer. Integration of an adaptive swing control into a neuromuscular human walking model. IEEE Annual International Conference of the Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, Osaka, Japan, pp. 4915-4918, 2013. [PDF]

S Song, C LaMontagna, SH Collins, H Geyer. The effect of foot compliance encoded in the windlass mechanism on the energetics of human walking. IEEE Annual International Conference of the Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, Osaka, Japan, pp. 3179-3182, 2013. [PDF]

R Desai, H Geyer. Muscle-Reflex Control of Robust Swing Leg Placement. IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, Karlsruhe, Germany, pp. 2169-2174, 2013. [PDF]

R Desai, H Geyer. Robust swing leg placement under large disturbances. IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics, Guangzhou, China, pp. 265-270, 2012. [PDF]

A Schepelmann, MD Taylor, H Geyer.  Development of a testbed for robotic neuromuscular controllers. Proc of Robotics: Science and Systems VIII, Sydney, Australia, pp. 385-392, 2012. [PDF]

DB Haeufle, MD Taylor, S Schmitt, H Geyer.  A clutched parallel elastic actuator concept: towards energy efficient powered legs in prosthetics and robotics.  Proc IEEE International Conference on Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics, Roma, Italy,  2012.

S Song, H Geyer.  Regulating speed and generating large speed transitions in a neuromuscular human walking model.  IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, pp. 511-516,  2012. [PDF]

S Song, H Geyer.  The energetic cost of adaptive feet in walking.  Proc IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics, Phuket, Thailand, pp. 1597-1602,  2011. [PDF]

F Parietti, H Geyer. Reactive balance control in walking based on a bipedal linear inverted pendulum model. Proc IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, Shanghai, China, pp. 5442-5447, 2011. [PDF]

M Ernst, H Geyer, R Blickhan. Spring-legged locomotion on uneven ground: a control approach to keep the running speed constant.  Proc 12th Int Conf on Climbing and Walking Robots (CLAWAR), eds O Tosun, HL Akin, MO Tokhi, GS Virk), ISBN 981-4291-26-9, pp. 639-644,  2009. [PDF]

A Seyfarth, KT Kalveram, H Geyer.  Simulating muscle-reflex dynamics in a simple hopping robot.  Autonome Mobile Systeme 2007, eds. K Berns and T Luksch, Springer: 294-300,  2007.

A Seyfarth, H Geyer, R Blickhan, S Lipfert, J Rummel, Y Minekawa, F Iida.  Running and walking with compliant legs.  In Fast Motions in Biomechanics and Robotics: Optimization and Feedback.  Lecture Notes in Control and Information Science, eds M Diehl, K Mombauer, 383–402, Springer, Heidelberg,  2006.

E Dittrich, H Geyer, A Karguth, A Seyfarth.  Obstacle avoidance in a simple hopping robot.  Proc 9th Int Conf on Climbing and Walking Robots (CLAWAR), Brussels, Belgium,  2006. [PDF]

H Geyer, A Seyfarth, R Blickhan.  Should humanoids really walk on rigid legs?  Proc 3rd Int Symposium on Adaptive Motion in Animals and Machines (AMAM), Ilmenau, Germany, ISBN: 3938843039,  p11, 2005.

H Geyer, A Seyfarth, R Blickhan.  Natural dynamics of spring-like running: emergence of self-stability.  In 5th Int Conf on Climbing and Walking Robots (CLAWAR), eds. P Bidaud and FB Amar, Professional Engineering Publishing Ltd., London. pp. 87–91,  2002. [PDF]

A Seyfarth, H Geyer.  Natural control of spring-like running: optimized self-stabilization.  In 5th Int Conf on Climbing and Walking Robots (CLAWAR), eds. P Bidaud and FB Amar, Professional Engineering Publishing Ltd., London. pp. 81–85,  2002. [PDF]

Patents


R Desai, H Geyer, Robust swing leg controller under large disturbances. US Patent pending (application number 14/470,277), 2014.

HM Herr, H Geyer, MF Eilenberg.  Model-Based Neuromechanical Controller for a Robotic Leg.  US Patent No. 8864846,  2010.

HM Herr, A Seyfarth, H Geyer.  Speed-adaptive control scheme for legged running robots. US Patent No. 7295892,  2003.


H. Geyer, May 2015