Publications

Robotics

EMG-based Torque Prediction for Assistive Exoskeleton Control using Neural Networks with Bounded Generalization Error

Electromyography (EMG) signals are widely used in assistive exoskeleton control for predicting human joint torque due to their ability to extract muscle activations before movement onset. The standard procedure for learning the EMG-to-torque model…

Duy Hoang, Lucas Quesada, Bastien Berret, Olivier Bruneau, Laurent Fribourg

Thermics

Continuous microstructure variations with graded properties in directed energy deposition

Directed energy deposition additive manufacturing is a versatile technique for fabricating complex geometries, where precise control of process parameters is crucial for tailoring microstructure and part properties. Microstructure control strategies…

Michèle Bréhier, Daniel Weisz-Patrault, Christophe Tournier

Additive Manufacturing Letters - 2026

Thermics

Rapid estimation of microstructure using infrared imaging and solidification modeling in wire-laser directed energy deposition

The widespread deployment of Directed Energy Deposition Additive Manufacturing is limited by the lack of control over the produced material depending on process parameters: in particular, the microstructure resulting from rapid solidification. While…

Quentin Dollé, Michèle Bréhier, Emmanuel Berté, Jean-Francois Witz, Christophe Tournier, Ahmed El Bartali, Daniel Weisz-Patrault

Mechanical engineering

Determination of acceptable weld bead geometries for wire arc additive manufacturing

The Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) technology is extensively utilized in various industrial applications, particularly for the repair and remanufacturing of damaged components. However, two prevalent challenges in these applications are the…

Diego Verbist, Frédéric Vignat, Matthieu Museau, Sylvain Lavernhe

International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology - 2026

Neuroscience

EMG-to-torque models for exoskeleton assistance: a framework for the evaluation of in situ calibration

In the field of robotic exoskeleton control, it is critical to accurately predict the intention of the user. While surface electromyography (EMG) holds the potential for such precision, current limitations arise from the absence of robust EMG-to…

Lucas Quesada, Dorian Verdel, Olivier Bruneau, Bastien Berret, Michel Ange Amorim, Nicolas Vignais

The International Journal of Robotics Research - 2026

Engineering Sciences

Formal series for linear representations of timed colored Petri nets

Louis Bal Dit Sollier, Alain Ourghanlian, Saïd Amari

Information Sciences - 2026

Engineering Sciences

Remaining Useful Life Prediction for Aircraft Maintenance Using Machine Learning

ABSTRACT Ensuring regular equipment maintenance is critical for any business that relies on machinery. Predictive maintenance (PdM) is a strategy for scheduling maintenance tasks, with a primary focus on predicting the remaining useful life (RUL) of…

Sana Abbes, Hichem Hassine, Said Amari, Riadh Chaari, Mohamed Haddar

Quality and Reliability Engineering International - 2026

Life Sciences

Less is more: uncompensated gravity torques for intuitive EMG-based assistance with a robotic exoskeleton

Despite extensive investigation on the use of electromyographic (EMG) activity to control active exoskeletons over the past decade, designing intuitive assistive controllers that seamlessly integrate with natural human motor control have yet to be…

Lucas Quesada, Dorian Verdel, Olivier Bruneau, Bastien Berret, Michel-Ange Amorim, Nicolas Vignais

Solid mechanics

Influence of printing orientation of Inconel 718 specimens on LEFM parameters analyzed via DVC

Laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) is an additive manufacturing technique that enables for the production of metallic parts with complex geometries, and the possibility of locally adapting mesostructures. This study aims at determining the influence of…

Malo Valmalle, Gaëtan Touzé, Benjamin Smaniotto, Nicolas Muller, Joseph Marae Djouda, François Hild

Engineering Fracture Mechanics - 2026

Engineering Sciences

Formal solution for the generalized mutual exclusion contraints problem in a class of timed Petri nets.

Jihene Rajah, Said Amari

RAIRO - Operations Research - 2026