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Markus Grebenstein

Markus Grebenstein

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Electronics and Electrical Engineering

D-Index
32
Citations
7709
World Ranking
6188
National Ranking
179

Overview

Markus Grebenstein is affiliated with the German Aerospace Center in Germany and focuses their research primarily in the domain of Physics and Astronomy. Their work intersects several subfields, notably Astronomy and Astrophysics, Physiology, and Aerospace Engineering.

The scientist's research contributions emphasize planetary science and exploration, with a significant focus on studies related to extraterrestrial bodies and space technologies. Their main topics of work include:

  • Planetary Science and Exploration
  • Astro and Planetary Science
  • Magnetic and Electromagnetic Effects
  • Space Science and Extraterrestrial Life
  • Spacecraft and Cryogenic Technologies

Markus Grebenstein's publication record lists papers in a range of specialized journals. These frequent publication venues include:

  • Earth Planets and Space
  • Acta Astronautica
  • Progress in Earth and Planetary Science

Their recent papers highlight investigations connected with the Martian moons and planetary surface exploration. These include:

  • "The MMX rover: performing in situ surface investigations on Phobos", 2022, Earth Planets and Space
  • "Preliminary design of Martian Moons eXploration (MMX)", 2022, Acta Astronautica
  • "Science operations of IDEFIX, the MMX Phobos rover", 2025, Progress in Earth and Planetary Science

Markus Grebenstein often collaborates with a consistent group of co-authors, frequently collaborating with Stephan Ulamec, Matthias Grott, Naomi Murdoch, Pierre Vernazza, and Simon Tardivel, each contributing jointly to at least two publications.

Best Publications

  • DLR-Hand II: next generation of a dextrous robot hand

    J. Butterfass;M. Grebenstein;H. Liu;G. Hirzinger

  • Variable impedance actuators: A review

    B. Vanderborght;A. Albu-Schaeffer;A. Bicchi;A. Bicchi;E. Burdet

  • Soft robotics

    A. Albu-Schaffer;O. Eiberger;M. Grebenstein;S. Haddadin

  • The DLR hand arm system

    Markus Grebenstein;Alin Albu-Schaffer;Thomas Bahls;Maxime Chalon

  • Variable Stiffness Actuators: Review on Design and Components

    Sebastian Wolf;Giorgio Grioli;Oliver Eiberger;Werner Friedl

  • Soft robotics

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  • DLR MiroSurge: a versatile system for research in endoscopic telesurgery.

    Ulrich Hagn;Rainer Konietschke;Andreas Tobergte;Mathias Nickl

  • The DLR MIRO: a versatile lightweight robot for surgical applications

    Ulrich Hagn;Matthias Nickl;Stephan Jörg;Georg Passig

  • The hand of the DLR Hand Arm System: Designed for interaction

    Markus Grebenstein;Maxime Chalon;Werner Friedl;Sami Haddadin

  • Variable stiffness actuators: The user's point of view

    Giorgio Grioli;Sebastian Wolf;Manolo Garabini;Manuel Catalano

  • Antagonistically driven finger design for the anthropomorphic DLR Hand Arm System

    Markus Grebenstein;Maxime Chalon;Gerd Hirzinger;Roland Siegwart

  • A mechatronics approach to the design of light-weight arms and multifingered hands

    G. Hirzinger;J. Butterfass;M. Fischer;M. Grebenstein

  • Design and experiences with DLR hand II

    J. Butterfass;M. Fischer;M. Grebenstein;S. Haidacher

  • Antagonism for a Highly Anthropomorphic Hand-Arm System

    Markus Grebenstein;P. Patrick van der Smagt

  • Soft robotics: From Torque Feedback Controlled Lightweight Robots to Intrinsically Compliant Systems

    Alin Albu-Schäffer;Oliver Eiberger;Markus Grebenstein;Sami Haddadin

  • A hands-on-robot for accurate placement of pedicle screws

    T. Ortmaier;H. Weiss;U. Hagn;M. Grebenstein

  • Bidirectional antagonistic variable stiffness actuation: Analysis, design & Implementation

    Florian Petit;Maxime Chalon;Werner Friedl;Markus Grebenstein

  • Analysis and Synthesis of the Bidirectional Antagonistic Variable Stiffness Mechanism

    Florian Petit;Werner Friedl;Hannes Hoppner;Markus Grebenstein

  • Catching flying balls and preparing coffee: Humanoid Rollin'Justin performs dynamic and sensitive tasks

    Berthold Bauml;Florian Schmidt;Thomas Wimbock;Oliver Birbach

  • Development of a biped robot with torque controlled joints

    Christian Ott;Christoph Baumgartner;Johannes Mayr;Matthias Fuchs

  • The DLR MiroSurge - A robotic system for surgery

    Rainer Konietschke;Ulrich Hagn;Mathias Nickl;Stefan Jorg

Frequent Co-Authors

Gerd Hirzinger
Gerd Hirzinger German Aerospace Center
Alin Albu-Schaffer
Alin Albu-Schaffer German Aerospace Center
Sami Haddadin
Sami Haddadin Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence
Antonio Bicchi
Antonio Bicchi Italian Institute of Technology
Darwin G. Caldwell
Darwin G. Caldwell Italian Institute of Technology
Stefano Stramigioli
Stefano Stramigioli University of Twente
Etienne Burdet
Etienne Burdet Imperial College London
Nikos G. Tsagarakis
Nikos G. Tsagarakis Italian Institute of Technology

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