Publications

Electromyography-Informed Estimates of Joint Contact Forces Within the Lower Back and Knee Joints During a Diverse Set of Industry-Relevant Manual Lifting Tasks

Davenport, F. R., Leestma, J. K., Staten, A., Bhakta, K., Fernandez, J., Mazumdar, A., Young, A. J., & Sawicki, G. S. (2025). Electromyography-Informed Estimates of Joint Contact Forces Within the Lower Back and Knee Joints During a Diverse Set of Industry-Relevant Manual Lifting Tasks. Journal of Applied Biomechanics. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.1123/jab.2023-0292

Continuous-Context, User-Independent, Real-Time Intent Recognition for Powered Lower-Limb Prostheses”

Bhakta, K., Maldonado-Contreras, J., Camargo, J., Zhou, S., Compton, W., Herrin, K., and Young, A. (December 12, 2024). "Continuous-Context, User-Independent, Real-Time Intent Recognition for Powered Lower-Limb Prostheses." ASME. J Biomech Eng. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4067401

User- and Speed-Independent Slope Estimation for Lower-Extremity Wearable Robots

Maldonado-Contreras, J.Y., Bhakta, K., Camargo, J. et al. User- and Speed-Independent Slope Estimation for Lower-Extremity Wearable Robots. Ann Biomed Eng (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10439-023-03391-y

Comparing Metabolic Cost and Muscle Activation for Lower-Body Exoskeletons Across Lifting Tasks

C. Nuesslein et al., "Comparing Metabolic Cost and Muscle Activation for Knee and Back Exoskeletons in Lifting," in IEEE Transactions on Medical Robotics and Bionics, doi: 10.1109/TMRB.2023.3329567.

Biomechanical Evaluation of Stair Ambulation Using Impedance Control on an Active Prosthesis

Camargo, J., Bhakta, K., Herrin, K., and Young, A. (October 6, 2022). "Biomechanical Evaluation of Stair Ambulation Using Impedance Control on an Active Prosthesis." ASME. J Biomech Eng. February 2023; 145(2): 021007. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4055759

OpenSim Model for Biomechanical Analysis with the Open-Source Bionic Leg

J. Camargo, K. Bhakta, J. Maldonado-Contreras, S. Zhou, K. Herrin and A. Young, "OpenSim Model for Biomechanical Analysis with the Open-Source Bionic Leg," 2022 International Symposium on Medical Robotics (ISMR), GA, USA, 2022, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/ISMR48347.2022.9807551.

Evaluation of Continuous Walking Speed Determination Algorithms and Embedded Sensors for a Powered Knee & Ankle Prosthesis

K. Bhakta, J. Camargo, W. Compton, K. Herrin and A. Young, "Evaluation of Continuous Walking Speed Determination Algorithms and Embedded Sensors for a Powered Knee & Ankle Prosthesis," in IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, vol. 6, no. 3, pp. 4820-4826, July 2021, doi: 10.1109/LRA.2021.3068711.

Machine Learning Model Comparisons of User Independent & Dependent Intent Recognition Systems for Powered Prostheses

K. Bhakta, J. Camargo, L. Donovan, K. Herrin and A. Young, "Machine Learning Model Comparisons of User Independent & Dependent Intent Recognition Systems for Powered Prostheses," in IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, vol. 5, no. 4, pp. 5393-5400, Oct. 2020, doi: 10.1109/LRA.2020.3007480.

Impedance Control Strategies for Enhancing Sloped and Level Walking Capabilities for Individuals with Transfemoral Amputation Using a Powered Multi-Joint Prosthesis

Krishan Bhakta, MS, Jonathan Camargo, MS, Pratik Kunapuli, BS, Lee Childers, PhD, CP, Aaron Young, PhD, Impedance Control Strategies for Enhancing Sloped and Level Walking Capabilities for Individuals with Transfemoral Amputation Using a Powered Multi-Joint Prosthesis, Military Medicine, Volume 185, Issue Supplement_1, January-February 2020, Pages 490–499, https://doi.org/10.1093/milmed/usz229

Control and experimental validation of a powered knee and ankle prosthetic device

Bhakta, K, Camargo, J, & Young, AJ. "Control and Experimental Validation of a Powered Knee and Ankle Prosthetic Device." Proceedings of the ASME 2018 Dynamic Systems and Control Conference. Volume 1: Advances in Control Design Methods; Advances in Nonlinear Control; Advances in Robotics; Assistive and Rehabilitation Robotics; Automotive Dynamics and Emerging Powertrain Technologies; Automotive Systems; Bio Engineering Applications; Bio-Mechatronics and Physical Human Robot Interaction; Biomedical and Neural Systems; Biomedical and Neural Systems Modeling, Diagnostics, and Healthcare. Atlanta, Georgia, USA. September 30–October 3, 2018. V001T12A004. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2018-9218

Stochastic Optimization of Impedance Parameters for a Powered Prosthesis Using a 3D Simulation Environment

Camargo, J, Bhakta, K, & Young, A. "Stochastic Optimization of Impedance Parameters for a Powered Prosthesis Using a 3D Simulation Environment." Proceedings of the ASME 2018 Dynamic Systems and Control Conference. Volume 3: Modeling and Validation; Multi-Agent and Networked Systems; Path Planning and Motion Control; Tracking Control Systems; Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Application; Unmanned Ground and Aerial Vehicles; Vibration in Mechanical Systems; Vibrations and Control of Systems; Vibrations: Modeling, Analysis, and Control. Atlanta, Georgia, USA. September 30–October 3, 2018. V003T29A006. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2018-9206

Objective Evaluation of Motor Skills for Orthopedic Residents Using a Motion Tracking Drill System: Outcomes of an ABOS Approved Surgical Skills Training Program

Pourkand A, Salas C, Regalado J, Bhakta K, Tufaro R, Mercer D, Grow D. Objective Evaluation of Motor Skills for Orthopedic Residents Using a Motion Tracking Drill System: Outcomes of an ABOS Approved Surgical Skills Training Program. Iowa Orthop J. 2016;36:13-9. PMID: 27528829; PMCID: PMC4910794.