Maryam Atoofi's Outputs (7)

Bio-inspired prosthetic knee joint with pressure sensor-controlled actuation for enhanced human-robot interaction (2025)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

The advancement of prosthetics has empowered above-knee amputees to engage in daily activities with minimal disruption. This paper presents the design of a bio-inspired knee joint for prosthetic applications, integrating force-sensitive resistors (FS... Read More about Bio-inspired prosthetic knee joint with pressure sensor-controlled actuation for enhanced human-robot interaction.

Biomechanical energy harvesting for enhanced battery efficiency in robotic prosthetic limbs (2025)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

The increasing adoption of robotics in assistive technologies calls for innovative energy management solutions to improve device autonomy and functionality. This paper explores the integration of biomechanical energy harvesting mechanisms in robotic... Read More about Biomechanical energy harvesting for enhanced battery efficiency in robotic prosthetic limbs.

Automated cyclic testing of prosthetic knee joints using a 4-axis robotic arm: Enhancing biomechatronics and human-machine interaction (2025)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

The complex nature of knee joints makes designing and testing prosthetic replacements challenging. The ISO 10328:2016 standard requires rigorous static, constant, and cyclic force testing, which involves high forces and variable angles, adding to the... Read More about Automated cyclic testing of prosthetic knee joints using a 4-axis robotic arm: Enhancing biomechatronics and human-machine interaction.

Investigating the challenges of engineering project managers in achieving sustainability in the UK construction industry (2023)
Journal Article

Aim: The essential purpose of the current research was to identify the challenges faced by project engineering managers in the UK construction industry while seeking to achieve sustainability. Study Design: The current study was built upon six import... Read More about Investigating the challenges of engineering project managers in achieving sustainability in the UK construction industry.

Analytical study on the rational challenges project engineering managers encounter prior to achieving sustainability in the UK construction industries (2023)
Journal Article

Aim: The essential purpose of the current research was to identify the challenges faced by project engineering managers in the UK construction industry while seeking to achieve sustainability. Study Design: The current study was built upon six import... Read More about Analytical study on the rational challenges project engineering managers encounter prior to achieving sustainability in the UK construction industries.

Individual engineering projects: How to achieve scientific depth and consistency of practice (2018)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Recent improvements to the UWE Individual Engineering Projects process are discussed, along with some of the outstanding issues. Although the process is up to date and designed to meet requirements set by accrediting bodies, the issues are both acad... Read More about Individual engineering projects: How to achieve scientific depth and consistency of practice.

Lay-learning and development - Academic challenge or collaborative opportunity? (2018)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the rise of technology present a number of challenges to Higher Education (HE). The ease with which knowledge can be accessed without recourse to formal higher education raises concerns about the future of Higher Edu... Read More about Lay-learning and development - Academic challenge or collaborative opportunity?.