D. Copaci
Assistant Professors
Updated: 2023-02-01
Joined: 2011-01-01
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Dorin Copaci obtained his Bachelor's in Automatic Control and Systems Engineering from the Politehnica University of Bucharest, Romania in 2010, followed by a Master's in Robotics and Automation from Carlos III University of Madrid, Spain in 2012. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical, Electronic, and Automatic Engineering from Carlos III University of Madrid in 2017. Copaci has been a member of the RoboticsLab research team since 2010, and currently holds a position as Assistant Professor in the Department of Systems Engineering and Automation at Carlos III University of Madrid. His research focuses on developing and controlling smart and soft actuators for innovative rehabilitation devices.
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dcopaci@ing.uc3m.es
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Journal Publications

Publication
Journal Hoist-Based Shape Memory Alloy Actuator with Multiple Wires for High-Displacement Applications
Actuators. num. 4, vol. 12, pages: 159 - , 2023
L. Moreno, D. Blanco, J. Arias, C. Ballester, D. Copaci
Journal Effects of EMG-Controlled Video Games on the Upper Limb Functionality in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis: A Feasibility Study and Development Description
Computational Intelligence and Neuroscience. num. 3 735 979, vol. 2 022, pages: 1 - 16, 2022
E. D. Oña, S. Marcos-Antón, D. Copaci, J. Arias, R. Cano de la Cuerda, A. Jardon
Journal sEMG-Based Gesture Classifier for a Rehabilitation Glove
Frontiers in Neurorobotics. , vol. 16, , 2022
D. Copaci, M. Gómez-Tomé, J. Arias, L. Moreno, D. Blanco
Journal Efficiency analysis of SMA-based actuators: Possibilities of configuration according to the application
Actuators. num. 3, vol. 10, pages: 63 - , 2021
J. Arias, D. Copaci, D. Serrano, L. Moreno, D. Blanco
Journal Flexible shape memory alloy actuators for soft robotics: Modelling and control
International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems . num. 1, vol. 17, pages: 1 - 15, 2020
D. Copaci, A. Martín-Clemente, D. Blanco, L. Moreno
Journal SMA-Driven Soft Robotic Neck: Design, Control and Validation
IEEE Access. , vol. 8, pages: 199 492 - 199 502, 2020
D. Copaci, I. González, J. Muñoz, C.A. Monje, L. Moreno
Journal Iso-m based Adaptive Fractional Order Control with Application to a Soft Robotic Neck
IEEE Access. , vol. 8, pages: 198 964 - 198 976, 2020
J. Muñoz, D. Copaci, C.A. Monje, D. Blanco, C. Balaguer
Journal Flexible shape-memory alloy-based actuator: Mechanical design optimization according to application
Actuators. num. 3, vol. 8, , 2019
D. Copaci, L. Moreno, D. Blanco
Journal Two-stage shape memory alloy identification based on the Hammerstein - Wiener model
Frontiers in Robotics and AI. num. 83, vol. 6, , 2019
D. Copaci, L. Moreno, D. Blanco
Journal SMA based elbow exoskeleton for rehabilitation therapy and patient evaluation
IEEE Access. , vol. 7, pages: 32 473 - 31 484, 2019
D. Copaci, F. Martín-Monar, L. Moreno, D. Blanco
Journal A High-Level Control Algorithm Based on sEMG Signalling for an Elbow Joint SMA Exoskeleton
SENSORS. num. 8, vol. 18, , 2018
D. Copaci, D. Serrano, L. Moreno, D. Blanco
Journal New design of a soft robotics wearable elbow exoskeleton based on shape memory alloy wire actuators
Applied Bionics and Biomechanics. , , , 2017
D. Copaci, E. Caño, L. Moreno, L. M. López-Moreno, D. Blanco
Journal High-displacement flexible Shape Memory Alloy actuator for soft wearable robots
Robotics and Autonomous Systems. , vol. 73, pages: 91 - 101, 2015
A. Villoslada, A. Flores, D. Copaci, D. Blanco, L. Moreno

Conference Publications

Conference
A.Flores; A.Martín; D.S.Copaci; D.Blanco; L.Moreno. Elbow Functional Compensation using a Lightweight Magnetorheological Clutch. . Annual International Conference of the IEEE EMBS Boston, Massachusetts USA, 5215-5218.. . . Sep, 2011.
Conference
A.Flores; A.Martín; D.S.Copaci; D.Blanco; L.Moreno. Elbow Functional Compensation using a Lightweight Magnetorheological Clutch. . Annual International Conference of the IEEE EMBS Boston, Massachusetts USA, 5215-5218.. . . Sep, 2011.
Conference
A.Martin; A.Flores; D.Blanco; L.Moreno; D.Copaci. Elbow functional compensation using a lightweight magnetorheological clutch. 33rd Annual International Conference of the IEEE EMBS. Boston (MA). USA. Aug,2011.
Conference
A.Martin; A.Flores; D.Blanco; L.Moreno; D.Copaci. Elbow functional compensation using a lightweight magnetorheological clutch. 33rd Annual International Conference of the IEEE EMBS. Boston (MA). USA. Aug,2011.
Conference
A.Martin; A.Flores; D.Blanco; L.Moreno; D.Copaci. Elbow functional compensation using a lightweight magnetorheological clutch. 33rd Annual International Conference of the IEEE EMBS. Boston (MA). USA. Aug, 2011.
Conference
A.Martin; A.Flores; D.Blanco; L.Moreno; D.Copaci. Elbow functional compensation using a lightweight magnetorheological clutch. 33rd Annual International Conference of the IEEE EMBS. Boston (MA). USA. Aug,2011.
Conference
A.Martin; A.Flores; D.Blanco; L.Moreno; D.Copaci. Elbow functional compensation using a lightweight magnetorheological clutch. 33rd Annual International Conference of the IEEE EMBS. Boston (MA). USA. Aug,2011.
Conference
A.Martin; A.Flores; D.Blanco; L.Moreno; D.Copaci. Elbow functional compensation using a lightweight magnetorheological clutch. 33rd Annual International Conference of the IEEE EMBS. Boston (MA). USA. Aug,2011.
Conference
Lightweight Magnetorheological Based Clutch Actuator for quick response times
Conference
Elbow Functional Compensation using a Lightweight MagnetorheologicalClutch.
Conference
Smooth and Accurate control of multiple Shape Memory Alloys based actuators via low cost embedded hardware.
Conference
A.Martin; A.Flores; D.Blanco; L.Moreno; D.Copaci. Elbow functional compensation using a lightweight magnetorheological clutch. 33rd Annual International Conference of the IEEE EMBS. Boston (MA). USA. Aug,2011
Conference
SMA based wrist exoskeleton for rehabilitation therapy
Conference
High-displacement fast-cooling flexible Shape Memory Alloy actuator: application to an anthropomorphic robotic hand
Publication
Conference A.Flores; A.Martín; D.S.Copaci; D.Blanco; L.Moreno. Elbow Functional Compensation using a Lightweight Magnetorheological Clutch. . Annual International Conference of the IEEE EMBS Boston, Massachusetts USA, 5215-5218.. . . Sep, 2011.

, Monday, 1 January, 0001, -,
A. Flores, D. Copaci, D. Blanco, L. Moreno
Conference A.Flores; A.Martín; D.S.Copaci; D.Blanco; L.Moreno. Elbow Functional Compensation using a Lightweight Magnetorheological Clutch. . Annual International Conference of the IEEE EMBS Boston, Massachusetts USA, 5215-5218.. . . Sep, 2011.

, Monday, 1 January, 0001, -,
A. Flores, D. Copaci, D. Blanco, L. Moreno
Conference A.Martin; A.Flores; D.Blanco; L.Moreno; D.Copaci. Elbow functional compensation using a lightweight magnetorheological clutch. 33rd Annual International Conference of the IEEE EMBS. Boston (MA). USA. Aug,2011.

, Monday, 1 January, 0001, -,
A. Flores, D. Copaci, D. Blanco, L. Moreno
Conference A.Martin; A.Flores; D.Blanco; L.Moreno; D.Copaci. Elbow functional compensation using a lightweight magnetorheological clutch. 33rd Annual International Conference of the IEEE EMBS. Boston (MA). USA. Aug,2011.

, Monday, 1 January, 0001, -,
A. Flores, D. Copaci, D. Blanco, L. Moreno
Conference A.Martin; A.Flores; D.Blanco; L.Moreno; D.Copaci. Elbow functional compensation using a lightweight magnetorheological clutch. 33rd Annual International Conference of the IEEE EMBS. Boston (MA). USA. Aug, 2011.

, Monday, 1 January, 0001, -,
A. Flores, D. Copaci, D. Blanco, L. Moreno
Conference A.Martin; A.Flores; D.Blanco; L.Moreno; D.Copaci. Elbow functional compensation using a lightweight magnetorheological clutch. 33rd Annual International Conference of the IEEE EMBS. Boston (MA). USA. Aug,2011.

, Monday, 1 January, 0001, -,
A. Flores, D. Copaci, D. Blanco
Conference A.Martin; A.Flores; D.Blanco; L.Moreno; D.Copaci. Elbow functional compensation using a lightweight magnetorheological clutch. 33rd Annual International Conference of the IEEE EMBS. Boston (MA). USA. Aug,2011.

, Monday, 1 January, 0001, -,
A. Flores, D. Copaci, D. Blanco, L. Moreno
Conference A.Martin; A.Flores; D.Blanco; L.Moreno; D.Copaci. Elbow functional compensation using a lightweight magnetorheological clutch. 33rd Annual International Conference of the IEEE EMBS. Boston (MA). USA. Aug,2011.

, Monday, 1 January, 0001, -,
A. Flores, D. Copaci, D. Blanco, L. Moreno
Conference Lightweight Magnetorheological Based Clutch Actuator for quick response times

13th International Conference on New Actuators & 7th Exhibition on Samrt Actuators and Drive Systems., Tuesday, 12 June, 2012, Bremen, Germany
A. Flores, D. Copaci, D. Blanco, L. Moreno
Conference Elbow Functional Compensation using a Lightweight MagnetorheologicalClutch.

Annual International Conference of the IEEE EMBS Boston, MassachusettsUSA, 5215-5218., Thursday, 1 September, 2011, -,
A. Flores, D. Copaci, D. Blanco, L. Moreno
Conference Smooth and Accurate control of multiple Shape Memory Alloys based actuators via low cost embedded hardware.

IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems. IROS 2012, Sunday, 7 October, 2012, Vilamoura, Portugal
A. Flores, D. Copaci, D. Blanco, L. Moreno
Conference A.Martin; A.Flores; D.Blanco; L.Moreno; D.Copaci. Elbow functional compensation using a lightweight magnetorheological clutch. 33rd Annual International Conference of the IEEE EMBS. Boston (MA). USA. Aug,2011

, Monday, 1 January, 0001, -,
A. Flores, D. Copaci, D. Blanco, L. Moreno
Conference SMA based wrist exoskeleton for rehabilitation therapy

2018 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS), Wednesday, 10 October, 2018, Madrid, Spain
D. Serrano, D. Copaci, L. Moreno, D. Blanco
Conference High-displacement fast-cooling flexible Shape Memory Alloy actuator: application to an anthropomorphic robotic hand

2014 14th IEEE-RAS International Conference on Humanoid Robots (Humanoids), Wednesday, 19 November, 2014, Madrid, Spain
A. Villoslada, A. Flores, D. Copaci, D. Blanco, L. Moreno

Patents

Books

Doctoral Thesis (supervisor)

Doctoral Thesis (author)

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Thesis Actuadores no lineales y entornos de simulación para dispositivos de rehabilitación

University Carlos III of Madrid, 2017
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