Publications MENRVA Group
A. Published Refereed ISI Journal Papers
1. Chang, B, Chew, A, Naghshin, N, and Menon, C (2012) A spatial bending fluidic actuator: fabrication and quasi-static characteristics, Smart Materials and Structures, Vol. 21, No.4 (7pp) .
2. Krahn, J, and Menon, C, (2012) Electro-Dry-Adhesion, Langmuir, DOI: 10.1021/la2048882 .
3. Tong, J., Zhang, Z., Ma, Y., Chen, D., Jia, B., Menon, C. (2012) Abrasive wear of embossed surfaces with convex domes, Wear, Vol. 274-275, pp. 196-202.
4. C.L. Protheroe, A. Dikareva, C. Menon, V.E. Claydon (2011) Are compression stockings an effective treatment for orthostatic intolerance? PLoS ONE, Vol. 6, No. 12, pp: e28193.
5. Krahn, J, Liu, Y, Sadeghi A, and Menon, C (2011) A tailless timing belt climbing platform utilizing dry adhesives with mushroom caps, Smart Materials and Structures, Vol.20, No.11 (11pp)
6. Tong, J, Zhang, Z, Ma, Y, Chen, D, Jia, B, Menon, C (2011) Abrasive wear of embossed surfaces with convex domes, Wear, doi:10.1016/j.wear.2011.08.027
7. Ziai, A and Menon, C (2011) Comparison of regression models for estimation of isometric wrist joint torques using surface electromyography Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, Vol.8, No.56, pp 1-12
8. Tavakolan M, Xiao ZG and Menon C (2011) A preliminary investigation assessing the viability of classifying hand postures in seniors, BioMedical Engineering Online, Vol. 10, No.79, doi:10.1186/1475-925X-10-79
9. Mazlouman, SJ, Jiang, X, Mahanfar, A, Menon, C, Vaughan, RG (2011) A Reconfigurable Patch Antenna using Liquid Metal Embedded in a Silicone Substrate, IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, Vo. 59, No. 12, pp 4406-4412
10. Aristizabal, J, Omrane, B, Landrock, C, Vosoogh-Grayli, S, Chuo, Y, Patel, JN, Kaminska, B, and Menon, C (2011) Tungsten Lamps as an Affordable Light Source for Testing of Photovoltaic Cells, Journal of Electronic Testing: Theory and Applications, Vol. 27, No. 3, pp.403-410
11. Li, Y, Ahmed, A, Sameoto, D, and Menon, C (2011) Abigaille II: towards the development of a spider-inspired climbing robot, Robotica, Vol.30, No.1, pp79-89
12. Chang, B., Berring, J., Venkataram, M., Menon, C., Parameswaran, M. (2011) Bending fluidic actuator for smart structures, Smart materials and structures, Vol. 20, No. 3 (8pp)
13. Tian, W, Cong, Q, Menon, C, (2011) Investigation on walking and pacing stability of German Shepherd Dogs for different locomotion speeds, Journal of Bionic Engineering, Vol.8, No.1, pp188-24.
14. Mazlouman, SJ, Soleiman, M, Mahanfar, A., Menon, C, Vaughan, RG (2011) Pattern Reconfigurable Square Ring Patch Antenna actuated by a Hemispherical Dielectric Elastomer, Electronics letters, Volume 47, Issue 3, pp 164-165
15. Artusi, M, Potz, M, Aristizabal, J, Menon, C, Cocuzza, S, Debei S (2011) Electroactive elastomeric actuators for the implementation of a deformable spherical rover, ASME/IEEE Transactions on Mechatronics, Vol 16, No. 1, pp50-57.
16. Mazlouman, S, Mahanfar, A, Menon, C, Vaughan, RG (2011) Reconfigurable Axial-Mode Helical Antennas using Shape Memory Alloys, IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, Vol.54, No.4, pp.1070-1077.
17. Krahn, J, Sameoto, D, Menon, C (2011) Controllable biomimetic adhesion using embedded phase change material, Smart Materials and Structures, Vol.10, No.1, 015014 (8pp)
18. de Negueruela, C, Broschart, M, Menon, C, del R. Millan, J (2011) Brain–computer interfaces for space applications, Personal and Ubiquitous Computing, Vol.15, No. 5, pp.527-537.
19. Mani, N.L.M., and Menon, C. (2010) Effect of fibers and holes’ orientation on the radial strain amplification of Campaniform Sensilla, Journal of Bionic Engineering, Vol.7, No.4, pp.314-320
20. Potz, M, Artusi, M, Soleimani, M, Menon, C, Cocuzza, S, Debei, S (2010), Rolling dielectric elastomer actuator with bulged cylindrical shape, Smart materials and structures. Vol.19, No.12 (5pp)
21. Sameoto, D, Menon, C (2010) Deep UV Patterning of Acrylic Masters for Molding Biomimetic Dry Adhesives, Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, Vol.20, No.11, 115037 (10pp)
22. Y. Li, D. Sameoto, and C. Menon (2010) Enhanced compliant adhesive design and fabrication with dual-level hierarchical structure, Journal Bionic Engineering, Vol.7, No.3, pp 228-234.
23. Díaz Téllez, JP, Menon, C, Sameoto, D (2010) Cleaning properties of Dry Adhesives, Science in China Series E-Technological Sciences, Vol.53, No.11, pp2942-2946
24. Khokhar, Z.O., Xiao Z.G., and Menon, C (2010) Surface EMG pattern recognition for real-time control of a wrist exoskeleton, BioMedical Engineering OnLine 2010, Vol. 9, No. 41.
25. Sameoto, D, Menon C (2010) Recent advances in the fabrication and adhesion testing of biomimetic dry adhesives, Smart Materials and Structures, Vol. 19, No. 10 103001 (18pp)
26. Daheshpour, K, Mazlouman, SJ, Mahanfar, M, Yun, JK, Han, X, Menon, C, Carpi, F, Vaughan, RG (2010) Pattern reconfigurable antenna based on moving V-shaped parasitic elements actuated by dielectric elastomer, Electronics Letters, Vol. 46 No. 13, pp. 886 - 888
27. Khokhar, Z.O., Vahabzadeh, H., Ziai, A., Wang, G., Menon, C., (2010) On the Performance of the PSP Method for Mixed-Variable Multi-Objective Design Optimization, ASME Transactions, Journal of Mechanical Design, Volume 132, Issue 7, 071009 (11 pages)
28. Tong J, Mohammad MA, Zhang J-b, Ma Y-h, Rong B-j, Chen D-h, Menon C (2010) DEM Numerical Simulation of Abrasive Wear Characteristics of a Bioinspired Ridged Surface, Journal of Bionic Engineering, Vol. 7, pp. 175–181
29. Soleimani, M., and Menon, C., (2010) Preliminary investigation of a balloon-shape actuator based on electroactive elastomers, Smart Materials and Structures, Vol. 19, 047001, (6pp)
30. Berring, J., Kianfar, K., Lira, C., Menon, C., Scarpa, F. (2010) A smart hydraulic joint for future implementation in robotic structures, Robotica, Vol. 28, No.7, pp. 1045–1056.
31. Sameoto, D., Menon, C. (2009) Direct molding of dry adhesives with anisotropic peel strength, Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, Vol. 19, No.11, 115026 (5pp)
32. Carpi, F., Menon, C., De Rossi, D. (2009) Electroactive elastomeric actuator for all-polymer linear peristaltic pumps, ASME/IEEE Transactions on Mechatronics, Vol.15, No.3, pp.460-470.
33. Sameoto, D., Menon, C. (2009) A low-cost, high-yield fabrication method for producing optimized biomimetic dry adhesives, Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, Vol. 19, No.11, 115002 (7pp)
34. Menon, C., Carpi, F., De Rossi, D. (2009) Concept design of novel bio-inspired distributed actuators for space applications, Acta Astronautica, Vol. 65, No.5-6, pp. 825–833
35. Menon, C., Vertechy, R., Markot, M. Cs., Parenti-Castelli, V. (2009) Geometrical Optimization of Parallel Mechanisms Based on Natural Frequency Evaluation: Application to a Bio-inspired System for Future Space Applications, IEEE Transaction on Robotics, Volume 25, No.1, pp. 12-24. .
36. Dubois, P., Botteron, C., Mitev, V., Menon, C., Farine, P.-A., Dainesi, P., Iunescu, A., Shea, H., (2009) Ad hoc wireless sensor networks for exploration of Solar-system bodies, Acta Astronautica, Vol. 64, No. 5-6, pp. 626–643
37. Menon, C., de Negueruela, C., del R. Millán, J., Tonet, O., Carpi, F., Broschart, M., Ferrez, P., Buttfield, A., Tecchio, F., Sepulveda, F., Citi, L., Laschi, C., Tombini, M., Dario, P., Rossini, P.M., De Rossi, P. (2009) Prospects of Brain-Machine Interfaces for space system control, Acta Astronautica, Vol. 64, No. 4, pp. 448–456.
38. Menon, C., Brodie, R. Clift, S., Vincent, J.F.V. (2009) Concept design of strain sensors inspired by campaniform sensilla, Acta Astronautica V.64, No. 2-3, pp. 176–182.
39. Pretto, I., Ruffieux, S., Menon, C., Ijspeert, A.J., Cocuzza, S. (2008) A Point-Wise Model of Adhesion Suitable for Real-Time Applications of Bio-Inspired Climbing Robots, Journal of Bionic Engineering, Vol. 5, Supplement 1, pp. 98-105
40. Mahanfar, A., Menon, C., Vaughan, R.G., (2008) Smart antennas using electro-active polymers for deformable parasitic elements, Electronics Letters, Vol. 44, No. 19, pp. 1113-1114, September 11
41. Sameoto, D., Li, Y., and Menon, C. (2008) Multi-scale compliant foot designs and fabrication for use with a spider-inspired climbing robot, Journal of Bionic Engineering, Vol. 05, No. 03, pp. 189-196
42. Menon, C., Seidl, T. and Broschart, M., (2008) Biomimetic approach to advanced space missions, Journal of the British Interplanetary Society, Vol.61, No.8, pp.334-338
43. Bombardelli, C., Menon, C. (2008) Space Power Generation with a Tether Heat-Engine, Journal of Acta Astronautica Vol. 63, No. 1-4, pp. 348–356.
44. Menon, C., Kruijff, M., Vavouliotis, A. (2007) Design and testing of a space mechanism for tether deployment, AIAA Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, vol. 44, No.4, pp. 927-939.
45. Vincent, J., Clift, S., Menon, C. (2007) Biomimetics of campaniform sensilla: measuring strain from the deformation of holes, Journal of Bionic Engineering, Elsevier, Vol.4, No.2., pp. 63-76.
46. Menon, C., Bombardelli, C. (2007) Self-stabilizing attitude control for spinning tethered formations, Acta Astronautica, Elsevier, Vol.60, N.10-11, pp.828-833.
47. Menon, C., Busolo, S., Cocuzza, S., Aboudan, A., Bulgarelli, A., Bettanini, C., Marchesi, M., Angrilli, F. (2007) Issues and solutions for testing free-flying robots, Acta Astronautica, Elsevier, Vol. 60, N. 12, pp. 957-965
48. Menon, C., Ayre, M., Ellery, A. (2006) Biomimetics, a new approach for space systems design, ESA bulletin, ESA publisher, no. 125, pp. 20-26
49. Rocca, S., Menon, C., Nicolini, D. (2006) FEEP micro-thrust balance characterization and testing, IOP Measurement Science and Technology, No.17, pp. 711-718.
50. Menon, C., Lira, C., (2006) Active articulation for future space applications inspired by the hydraulic system of spiders, IOP Journal of Bioinspiration & Biomimetics, pp. 52-61.
51. Menon, C., Sitti, M. (2006) A Biomimetic Climbing Robot Based on the Gecko, Journal of Bionic Engineering, Elsevier, Vol. 3, No. 03, pp. 115-125
52. Menon, C., Aboudan, A., Cocuzza, S., Bulgarelli, A., Angrilli, F. (2005) Free-flying Robot Tested on Parabolic Flights: Kinematic Control, AIAA Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, vol.28, no.4, pp. 623-630.
B. Published/Accepted Refereed NO ISI Journal Papers
53. Khosrow-khavar F, Marzencki M, Tavakolian K, Kaminska B, and Menon C (2011) Diastolic Timed Vibrator: Applying Direct Vibration in Diastole to Patients with Acute Coronary Ischemia During the Pre-Hospitalization Phase, Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Vol. 6752/2011, pp. 355-365
54. Khokhar, ZO, Menon C (2010) A Myo-electric Assistive Device, Gerontechnology No.9, Vol.2, pp102-103
55. Menon, C., Lan, N., Sameoto, D. (2009) Towards a methodical approach to implement biomimetic paradigms in the design of robotic systems for space applications, Applied Bionics and Biomechanics, Vol. 6, No. 1, pp. 87–99
56. Mahanfar, A., Menon, C., Vaughan, R.G., Carpi, F., Parameswaran, M., Daheshpour.,K., (2008) Tunable dielectric resonator antennas using voltage-controlled mechanical deformation, Advances in Science and Technology, Trans Tech Publications, Vol. 56, pp 614-619.
57. Lira, C., Menon, C., Kianfar, K., Scarpa, F., Mani, M. (2008) Mining smartness from the hydraulic system of spiders: a bioinspired actuator for advanced applications, Advances in Science and Technology, Trans Tech Publications, Vol. 58, pp 114-119.
58. Carpi, F., Menon, C., De Rossi, D. (2008) Bio-Inspired Distributed Electroactive Polymer Actuators for Possible Space Applications: Concept Design, Advances in Science and Technology, Trans Tech Publications, Vol. 61, pp 180-185.
59. Sameoto, D., Li, Y., Menon, C., (2008) Micromask Generation for Polymer Morphology Control: Nanohair Fabrication for Synthetic Dry Adhesives, Advances in Science and Technology, Trans Tech Publications, Vol. 54, pp 439-444.
C. Accepted Refereed ISI Journal Papers
60. Zhang C, Zhou J, Sameoto D, Zhang X, Li Y, Menon C, Gates BD (accepted) Determining Adhesion for Non-Uniform Arrays of Fibrils, Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology
61. Sameoto, D, Sharif, H, Díaz Téllez, JP, Ferguson, B, Menon, C, (accepted) Non-angled anisotropic elastomer dry adhesives with tailorable normal strength and high directionality, Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology.
62. Sameoto, D, Sharif, H, Menon, C (accepted) Investigation of low-pressure performance of mushroom shaped biomimetic dry adhesives, Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology
D. Submitted Refereed Journal Papers
63. Sameoto, D., Sharif, H., and Menon C. (submitted) Influence of test methodologies on isotropic and anisotropic biomimetic dry adhesives, Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology
64. Jiang, XJ, Mazlouman, SJ, Mahanfar, A, Vaughan, RG, and Menon, C (submitted) DEA deformed stretchable patch antenna .
65. Mazlouman, SJ, Mahanfar, A, Menon, C, and Vaughan, RG, (submitted) Square ring antenna with reconfigurable patch using shape memory alloy actuation, IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation .
66. Tavakolian K, Khosrow-Khavar F, Marzencki M, Kajbafzadeh B, Rohani S, Blaber AP, Kaminska B, Menon C (submitted) Precordial Acceleration Signals Improve the Performance of Diastolic Timed Vibrations, International Journal of Cardiology .
67. Mazlouman, SJ, Chang, BC, Mahanfar, A, Vaughan, RG, Menon, C (submitted) Beam-Steering Antenna using Bending Fluidic Actuators, IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation .
E. Published/Accepted Invited papers
68. Menon, C., Seidl, T. and Broschart, M., (2007) Biomimetic approach to advanced space missions, 5th Symposium on Realistic Near-term Advanced Scientific Space Missions, Torino, Italy (Invited paper).
69. Menon, C., Broschart, M., Lan, N., (2007) Biomimetics and robotics for space applications: challenges and emerging technologies, Workshop on Biomimetic Robotics at ICRA, Rome, Italy, (Invited paper).
70. Menon, C., Lan, N., (2006) Potential Biomimetic Space Systems Enabled by Micro-Technology, CANEUS Micro-Nano-technology for Aerospace Applications, Toulouse, France (Invited paper).
F. Published/Accepted Book Chapters
71. Lan, N, and Menon, C (accepted) “Smart bioinspired technologies for the development of a miniaturized legged robotic system”, Discrete Event Robots, iConcept Press
72. Zacny, K., Bar-Cohen, Y, Sherrit, S, Bao, X, Badescu, M, Boucher, D, Coste, P, Davis , X, Derkowski, B, Fincher, R, George, J, Glass, B, Gorevan, S, Guerrero, J, Kubota, T, Magnani, P, McKay, C, Onstot, T, Paulsen, G, Re, E, Richter, L, Stanley, S, Stoker, C, Thomas, P, Thomson, BJ, Visentin, G, Menon, C., Lan, N, Wakabayashi, S, Hoshino, T., (2009), “Extraterrestrial Drilling and Excavation”, Drilling in Extreme Environments - Penetration and Sampling on Earth and Other Planets, Y. Bar-Cohen and K. Zacny Ed.s, Wiley-VCH, Hoboken.
73. Menon, C., Murphy, M., Sitti, M., Lan, N., (2007) “Space exploration - towards new advanced bioinspired climbing robots”, Bioinspiration and Robotics - Walking and Climbing Robots, M.K. Habib Ed., Advanced Robotic Systems International and I-Tech, (pp544).
G. Published/Accepted Fully Refereed Conference papers
74. Li Y, Menon C (2011) Preliminary Development of a Spider-inspired Structure for Underwater Application, IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (ROBIO), Phuket Island, Thailand.
75. Chew A, Chang B, Naghshineh N, and Menon C (2011) Towards the Development of a Miniaturized Planar Snake Catheter Based on Fluidic Actuators and Conductive Whiskers, IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (ROBIO), Phuket Island, Thailand.
76. Díaz Téllez, JP, Krahn, J, Menon C (2011) Characterization of Electro-adhesives for Robotic Applications, IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (ROBIO), Phuket Island, Thailand.
77. Ziai A, Menon C (2011) A linear regression model for estimation of isometric wrist joint torques with varying arm configurations using EMG signals, IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (ROBIO), Phuket Island, Thailand.
78. Xiao, ZG, Menon, C (2011) Towards the Development of a Portable Wrist Exoskeleton. IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (ROBIO), Phuket Island, Thailand.
79. Ahmed, A, Menon, C (2011) Investigation on the optimal preloading of thin polymer-based adhesives: a quasi-static analysis IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (ROBIO), Phuket Island, Thailand.
80. Bulgarelli, A, Aboudan, A, Menon, C, Trifoglio, M, Gianotti, F (2011) A fuzzy logic approach used in the inverse kinematic algorithm of a zero-g free flying robot, International Conference on Fuzzy Computation Theory and Applications, Paris, France.
81. B. Kajbafzadeh, M. Marzencki, N. Alavi, F. Khosrow-Khavar, K. Tavakolian, C. Menon, and B. Kaminska (2011) Preferred Patterns of Diastolic Timed Vibrations for Pre-Hospitalization Treatment of Acute Coronary Ischemia, International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, Boston, USA .
82. Mazlouman, SJ, Mahanfar A, Menon C, Vaughan RG, (2011) Mechanically Reconfigurable Antennas using Electro-active Polymers (EAPs), IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and USNC/URSI National Radio Science Meeting, Spokane, Washington, USA.
83. Marzencki, M., Khosrow-Khavar, F., Zaidi, S.A., Menon, C. and Kaminska, B. (2011) Diastolic timed vibrations for pre-hospitalization treatment of myocardial infarction Int. Conf. on Biomedical Electronics and Devices, Rome, Italy
84. Chang, B, Chew, A, Menon, C (2011) A novel spatial microchannel fluidic joint, Int. Conf. on Biomedical Electronics and Devices, Rome, Italy
85. Chang, B., Chew, A., Menon, C. (2010) A Novel Microchannel Fluidic Joint for Bio-mechatronic Applications, IEEE/RA/EMB/IFMBE International Conference on Applied Bionics and Biomechanics, Venice, Italy
86. Gittens, C., Goundar, D., Law, D., Minor, J., Menon, C. (2010) TBCP-I: towards the development of a Timing Belt based Climbing Platform, IEEE/RA/EMB/IFMBE International Conference on Applied Bionics and Biomechanics, Venice, Italy
87. Tavakolan, M, Khokhar, Z.O., Menon, C (2010) Classification of surface electromyography signals in seniors: a case study, IEEE/RA/EMB/IFMBE International Conference on Applied Bionics and Biomechanics, Venice, Italy
88. Tavakolan, M, Khokhar, Z.O., Menon, C (2010) Pattern Recognition for Estimation of Wrist Torque Based on Forearm Surface Electromyography Signals, IEEE/RA/EMB/IFMBE International Conference on Applied Bionics and Biomechanics, Venice, Italy
89. Zaidi, S.A., Marzencki, M., Menon, C., and Kaminska, B. (2010) Non-invasive method for pre-hospitalization treatment of heart attack patients, The 3rd International Multi-Conference on Engineering and Technological Innovation (IMETI), Orlando, USA.
90. J Aristizabal, C Landrock, B Kaminska and C Menon (2010) Method of fabricating a vonvenient light source and its evaluation in PV cell laboratory design, IEEE International Mixed-Signals, Sensors and System Test Workshop, La Grande Motte, France, 2010
91. Berring, J., Menon, C., Sarunic, M.V., Sarai S. (2009) A 2-DOF Embeddable Angular Displacement Sensor Based on Optical Fiber Bending Loss, 2009 IEEE 13th International Multitopic Conference (INMIC), Islamabad, Pakistan
92. Khokhar, Z., Xiao, Z.G., Sheridan, C., Menon, C. (2009) A novel wrist rehabilitation/assistive device, 2009 IEEE 13th International Multitopic Conference (INMIC), Islamabad, Pakistan
93. Li, Y., Sameoto, D., and Menon, C., (2009) Properties Validation of an Anisotropic Dry Adhesion Designed for Legged Climbing Robots, IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetic, Guilin Guangxi China
94. Li, Y., Ahmed, A., Wu, C., and Menon, C. (2009) Preliminary Analysis of a Legged Robot Designed to Climb Vertical Surfaces, 2009 IEEE Toronto International Conference –Science and Technology for Humanity, Toronto, Canada.
95. Henrey, M., A., Sheridan, C., Khokhar, Z., Menon, C. (2009) Towards the development of a wearable rehabilitation device for stroke survivors, 2009 IEEE Toronto International Conference –Science and Technology for Humanity, Toronto, Canada.
96. Lira C.,Menon C.,Kianfar K.,Scarpa F., (2009), Bioinspired hydraulic joint for highly redundant robotic platforms, Proc. ASME/IFToMM International Conference on Reconfigurable Mechanisms and Robots (ReMAR), London, UK, p.409-413.
97. M. H. Khorasani, C. Menon, M. V. Sarunic, M. Gharehbaghi and Y. Li (2008) Towards a miniaturized embeddable bend sensor for multi-DOF, robotic systems, IEEE RAS / EMBS International Conference on Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA.
98. C. Menon, Y. Li., D. Sameoto, and C. Martens (2008) Abigaille-I: towards the development of a spider-inspired climbing robot for space use, IEEE RAS / EMBS International Conference on Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA.
99. Menon, C., Lira, C. (2006) Spider inspired embedded actuator for space applications, International Conference on Adaptation in Artificial and Biological Systems, Bristol, UK.
100. Menon, C., Vincent, J., Lan, N., Bilhaut, L., Ellery, A., Gao, Y., Zangani, D., Carosio, S., Manning, C., Jaddou, M., Eckersley S. (2006) Bio-inspired micro-drills for future planetary exploration, CANEUS Micro-Nano-technology for Aerospace Applications, Toulouse, France.
101. Menon, C., Sitti, M., (2005) Biologically Inspired Adhesion based Surface Climbing Robots, International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA), Barcelona, Spain.
102. Menon, C., Izzo, D. (2005) Satellite Pointing System Based on EAP Actuators, Proceedings of TAROS 2005, London, UK.
103. Menon, C., Murphy, M., Sitti, M., (2004) Gecko Inspired Surface Climbing Robots, IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (ROBIO), Shenyang City, China.
H. Published/Accepted Partially Refereed Conference papers
104. Pretto, I, Li, Y, Cocuzza, S, Debei, S, and Menon, C (2011) Contact forces optimization of a bio-inspired climbing robot, 3rd CEAS Air&Space Conference and 21st AIDAA Congress, Venice, Italy.
105. Soleimani, M, Aristizabal, J., Menon, C. (2011) Analysis of a balloon-shape electroactive polymer actuator, SPIE Smart Structures/NDE, San Diego, California, USA
106. Mazlouman, SJ, Mahanfar, A, Menon, C, Vaughan, RG (2011) A compact frequency tunable normal-mode helix antenna for wireless mobile handsets, European Conference on Antennas and Propagation 2011, 11-15 April 2011, Rome
107. Mazlouman, SJ, Mahanfar, A, Menon, C, Vaughan, RG (2011) A Review of smart material actuators for reconfigurable antennas, European Conference on Antennas and Propagation 2011, 11-15 April 2011, Rome
108. Menon C, Lan N (2010) Towards a fully spider-inspired miniaturized robot, 9th International Symposium on “Technology and the Mine Problem” Series, Monterey, USA.
109. Sameoto, D., Menon, C., (2010), A Large-scale flexible molding technology for producing biomimetic dry adhesives in multiple materials using a commercial acrylic master, Hilton Head Conference, Hilton Head Island, USA.
110. Sameoto, D., Li, Y., Menon, C., and Köhler, J. (2008) Fabrication and Integration of Multi-Scale Compliant Elastomer Dry Adhesives with Climbing Robot Designs, ESA/ESTEC Advanced Space Technologies for Robotics and Automation (ASTRA), Noordwijk, The Netherlands.
111. Bombardelli, C., Menon, C. (2007) Space Power Generation with a Tether Heat-Engine, AIAA, 58th International Astronautical Congress, Hyderabad, India.
112. Cocuzza, S., Menon, C., Angrilli, F., (2007) Free-flying robot tested on ESA parabolic flights: simulated microgravity tests and simulator validation, AIAA, 58th International Astronautical Congress, Hyderabad, India.
113. Bombardelli, C., Broschart, M., Menon, C. (2007) Bio-Inspired Landing and Attachment System for Miniaturised Surface Modules”, AIAA, 58th International Astronautical Congress, Hyderabad, India.
114. Cocuzza, S., Pretto, I., Menon, C., Angrilli, F. (2007) Control of dynamic attitude disturbances on spacecrafts equipped with robotic systems for orbital maintenance, AIAA, 58th International Astronautical Congress, Hyderabad, India.
115. Menon, C., Broschart, M. (2006) Advanced space concepts bio-inspired by spider attaching mechanisms and plant roots, Proceeding of Patente aus der Natur, Bremen, pp.22-30.
116. Menon, C., Lan, N., (2006) Methodical approach to implement biomimetic paradigms in the design of novel engineering and space systems, AIAA, 57th International Astronautical Congress, Valencia, Spain.
117. van der Linde, R., Menon, C. (2006) Novel bio-inspired mechatronic articulation with potential for use in space, AIAA, 57th International Astronautical Congress, Valencia, Spain.
118. Menon, C., de Negueruela, C., del R. Millán, J., Tonet, O., Carpi, F., Broschart, M., Ferrez, P., Buttfield, A., Dario, P., Citi, L., Laschi, C., Tombini, M., Sepulveda, F., Poli, R., Palaniappan, R., Tecchio, F., Rossini, P.M., De Rossi D. (2006) Prospects of Brain-Machine Interfaces for space system control, AIAA, 57th International Astronautical Congress, Valencia, Spain.
119. Menon, C., Vincent, J., Clift, S., Hood, S. (2006) Novel concept inspired by campaniform sensilla for the design of strain sensors used in space applications, AIAA, 57th International Astronautical Congress, Valencia, Spain.
120. Menon C., Carpi F., De Rossi D. (2006) Concept design of novel bio-inspired distributed actuators for space applications, AIAA, 57th International Astronautical Congress, Valencia, Spain.
121. Dubois, P., Menon, C. and Shea, H. (2006) Ad-hoc wireless sensor networks for exploration of solar-system bodies, AIAA, 57th International Astronautical Congress, Valencia, Spain.
122. Menon, C., Bombardelli, C., Bianchini, G., (2005) Spinning tethered formation with self-stabilizing attitude control, AIAA, 56th International Astronautical Congress, Fukuoka, Japan.
123. Menon, C., Kruijff, M., Vavouliotis, A., Miaris, A., Kostopoulos, V., Angrilli, F. (2005) A European Barberpole Mechanism for Space Tether Deployment, AIAA, 56th International Astronautical Congress, Fukuoka, Japan.
124. Hyslop, A., Kruijff, M., Menon, C. (2005) Simulating Space Tether Deployment on Earth for the YES2 Satellite, AIAA, 56th International Astronautical Congress, Fukuoka, Japan.
125. Vavouliotis, A, Lamprou, D., Kostopoulos, V., Carlevi, J., Van der Heide, E., Menon C. (2005) Structural Analysis of ESA Young Engineers Satellite 2 Ejection System, AIAA, 56th International Astronautical Congress, Fukuoka, Japan.
126. Cocuzza, S., Bettanini, C., De Cecco, M., Menon, C., Zaccariotto, M., Angrilli, F., (2005) Free-flying robot 3D simulator validation by means of air-bearings table 2D tests - test-bed design, AIAA, 56th International Astronautical Congress, Fukuoka, Japan.
127. Menon, C., Busolo, S., Aboudan, A., Cocuzza, S., Bulgarelli, A. Angrilli, F., (2004) Issues and New Solutions for Testing Free-Flying Robots, AIAA, 55th International Astronautical Congress, Vancouver, Canada.
128. Menon, C., Murphy, M., Sitti, M., Angrilli, F. (2004) WaalBots for Space applications, AIAA, 55th International Astronautical Congress Vancouver, Canada.
129. Cocuzza, S., Menon, C., Aboudan, A., Bulgarelli, A. Angrilli F. (2004) Free-Flying 3D Space Robot Prototype Design and Zero-G Experiments on ESA Parabolic Flights, AIAA, 55th International Astronautical Congress, Vancouver, Canada.
130. Menon, C., Aboudan A., Cocuzza, S., Bulgarelli, A., Bettanini, C., Marchesi, M. and Angrilli, F. (2003) Self-Balancing Free Flying 3D Underactuated Robot, AIAA, 54th International Astronautical Congress, Bremen, Germany
131. Bettanini, C., Aboudan, A., Francesconi, A., Marchesi, M., Menon, C. and Angrilli, F. (2003) Improving the free-floater space robot simulator for intervention missions, Proceeding of the 7th International Symposium on Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Automation in Space, Nara, Japan.
I. Submitted Conference papers
132. Polotto, A, Modulo, A, Flumian, F, Xiao, ZG, Boscariol, P, Menon, C (submitted) Index Finger Rehabilitation/Assistive Device, IEEE International Conference on Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics
June 24-28, 2012 Roma, Italy .
133. Tavakolan, M, Xiao, ZG, Menon, C (submitted) EMG processing for classification of hand gestures and regression of wrist torque, IEEE International Conference on Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics
June 24-28, 2012 Roma, Italy .
134. Webb, J, Xiao, ZG, Aschenbrenner, KP, Herrnstadt, G, and Menon C (submitted) Towards a Portable Assistive Arm Exoskeleton for Stroke Patient Rehabilitation Controlled Through a Brain Computer Interface, IEEE International Conference on Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics
June 24-28, 2012 Roma, Italy .
135. Tavakolian K, Khosrow-Khavar F, Marzencki M, Kajbafzadeh B, Rohani, S, Kaminska B, Menon C (submitted) Seismocardiographic Adjustment of Diastolic Timed Vibrations, IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology
J. Published/Accepted Refereed Conference extended abstracts
136. Protheroe, C.L., Dikareva, A., Menon, C. and Claydon, V.E. (accepted) Are compression stockings really an effective treatment for orthostatic intolerance? Canadian Cardiovascular Congress, Vancouver, Canada.
137. Broschart, M., de Negueruela, C., del R. Millán, J., Menon C., (2007) Augmenting Astronaut’s Capabilities through Brain-Machine Interfaces workshop on Artificial Intelligence for Space Applications at the International Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence (IJCAI-07), Hyderabad, India.
138. Broschart, M., Menon, C., (2006) Biomimetics in the Advanced Concepts Team at ESA, Proceeding of Patente aus der Natur, Bremen, pp.212-216.
139. Dubois, P., Menon, C., Shea, H., (2006) Ad-Hoc Wireless Sensor networks for exploration of solar-system bodies, Wireless for Space Workshop, Noordwijk, The Netherlands.
140. Carpi, F., Menon, C., De Rossi, D., (2006) Design of novel bio-inspired distributed actuators for space applications, 3rd World Congress on Biomimetics, Artificial Muscles and Nano Bio: Scientists meet the Doctors, Lausanne, Switzerland.
K. Published/Accepted No-Refereed Conference posters and abstracts
141. Henrey, M, Poulakis, P, and Menon, C (2011) Dry-Adhesive Systems for a Climbing Robot ESA Technology Innovation Workshop, Noordwijk, The Netherlands.
142. Sameoto, D., Parameswaran, M., Menon, C., (2008) Deep UV Patterning of Commercial Grade PMMA as a Mold for Large Scale Casting of Biomimetic Dry Adhesives, IEEE Pacific Northwest Microsystems and Nanotechnology Meeting (PANONIMO), San Juan Island, Washington, USA.
143. Yohannes, F. G., Hoffmann, A. K., Menon, C., (2007) Non-Invasive Low Frequency Vibration as a Potentail Adjuncive Treatment for Heart Attack and Stroke. An In-Vitro flow Model, 13th World Congress on Heart Disease, Vancouver, Canada.
144. Seidl, T., Menon, C., and Broschart, M., (2007) Biomimetic studies for future space missions, Comparative Biochemistry, Physiology A, 146, Annual Main Meeting of the Society of Experimental Biology, 2007, Glasgow, UK, pp.137-138.
145. Ragazzoni, R., Tordi, M., Bartolozzi, M., Menon, C., Turolla, A., Turri, M., (2002) COLORS: a Communication Link with an Optical Relay Satellite, poster at Futuristic Space Technologies, ASI Workshop, Trieste, Italy.
146. Debei, S., Angrilli, F., Menon, C., Saggin B., (2002) Thermo-mechanical conceptual design of an in situ laboratory for Mars space program, poster at the International Workshop Exploring Mars Surface and its Earth Analogues, Rome.