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Thomas Bak is Professor and Dean of The Technical Faculty of IT and Design at Aalborg University, Denmark, where he maintains an active research profile while leading the faculty. His office is located at Fredrik Bajers Vej 1, A.2.23, 9220 Aalborg East.
Professor Bak's research primarily focuses on robotics, particularly assistive robotics for individuals with disabilities. His work spans exoskeleton design, computer vision-based control systems, and rehabilitation engineering. Key research areas include human-robot interaction, control systems, and AI applications in assistive technologies. His research has significant practical applications, especially in developing technologies that improve quality of life for people with severe disabilities.
Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on upper-limb exoskeletons for individuals with tetraplegia, with a focus on clinical validation, user-centered design, and semi-autonomous control systems. His work bridges engineering, computer science, and rehabilitation medicine, demonstrating interdisciplinary collaboration across multiple fields. Recent trends show increasing integration of AI and probabilistic methods in robotics applications.
Professor Bak has secured significant research funding, including grants from the Louis-Hansen Foundation for rehabilitation robotics and AAU strategic grants for projects like EXOTIC (Assistive personal robotics platform with an exoskeleton using the tongue for intelligent control). He has collaborated extensively with researchers across multiple disciplines, including medical professionals and engineers.
He serves as principal investigator or supervisor for numerous PhD students and research projects. His leadership extends to institutional roles, including chairing committees related to AI strategy at Aalborg University, as evidenced by media coverage of the 'Ny stor AI-satsning på Aalborg Universitet' (New major AI initiative at Aalborg University).
Professor Bak is actively involved with robotics research centers and collaborates with institutions like FORCE Technology. His work on the Center for Rehabilitation Robotics demonstrates his commitment to translating research into practical applications that benefit individuals with disabilities through technologies like the EXOTIC exoskeleton platform.
