Grants per year
Personal profile
Education/Academic qualification
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics, Dissertation: Design and control of cooperative mobile robotic systems., University of Pennsylvania
… → 1999
M.S.E. Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics , Thesis Research: Design and control of an in‐parallel pneumatically actuated manipulator., University of Pennsylvania
… → 1992
B.S.E. Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics, University of Pennsylvania
… → 1991
B.S. in Economics, The Wharton School of Business, Concentration in Entrepreneurial Management,Management and Technology Program., University of Pennsylvania
… → 1991
External positions
Arizona State University
Jan 1 2005 → …
Arizona State University
2005 → …
Arizona State University
Jan 1 1999 → Jan 1 2005
Arizona State University
1999 → 2005
U. of Pennsylvania
Jan 1 1996 → Jan 1 1997
U. of Pennsylvania
1996 → 1997
GRASP Laboratory
Jan 1 1995 → Jan 1 1999
GRASP Laboratory
1995 → 1999
W.L. Gore and Associates
Jan 1 1992 → Jan 1 1995
W.L. Gore and Associates
1992 → 1995
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Arizona Workforce Training Accelerator Partnership for Next Generation Jobs (AZNext)
Santanam, R. (PI), Sugar, T. (CoI), Watanabe, K. (CoI) & Mada Kannan, A. (CoI)
DOL: Employment and Training Administration (ETA)
2/1/21 → 1/31/25
Project: Research project
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Kaiteki Project: WEARABLE HYBRID ROBOTIC SUIT FOR SELF-ACTUALIZATION AND WELL-BEING
Aukes, D. (PI), Zhang, W. (CoI), Ben Amor, H. (CoI), Sugar, T. (CoI) & Lee, H. (CoI)
4/1/22 → 9/30/23
Project: Research project
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Myoelectrically-Controlled Power-Assist Upper-Extremity Exoskeleton
Sugar, T. (PI)
US Department of Defense (DOD)
9/15/20 → 6/14/24
Project: Research project
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KAITEKI Project: Wearable Hybrid Robotic Suit for Self-Actualization and Well-Being
Zhang, W. (CoI), Sugar, T. (CoI), Ben Amor, H. (CoI), Aukes, D. (PI) & Lee, H. (CoI)
4/1/20 → 3/31/22
Project: Research project
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Development of an ePod
Redkar, S. (PI) & Sugar, T. (CoI)
DOD: Washington Headquarters Services Acquisition Directorate
9/24/19 → 9/22/22
Project: Research project
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From homo sapiens to homo superior? Wearable robotics as the platform for transhumanist marketing
Mende, M., Noble, S. M. & Sugar, T., Jul 2023, In: Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science. 51, 4, p. 757-766 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review
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Multi-tasking deteriorates trunk movement control during and after obstacle avoidance
Nevisipour, M., Sugar, T. & Lee, H., Feb 2023, In: Human Movement Science. 87, 103053.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Origami-Inspired Wearable Robot for Trunk Support
Li, D., Yumbla, E. Q., Olivas, A., Sugar, T., Amor, H. B., Lee, H., Zhang, W. & Aukes, D. M., Jun 1 2023, In: IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics. 28, 3, p. 1466-1476 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Aerial Porter Exoskeleton (APEX) for Lifting and Pushing
Brandon Martin, W., Boehler, A., Hollander, K. W., Kinney, D., Hitt, J. K., Kudva, J. & Sugar, T. G., 2022, Biosystems and Biorobotics. Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 529-533 5 p. (Biosystems and Biorobotics; vol. 27).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Development and testing of the aerial porter exoskeleton
Martin, W. B., Boehler, A., Hollander, K. W., Kinney, D., Hitt, J. K., Kudva, J. & Sugar, T. G., Jan 7 2022, In: Wearable Technologies. 3, e1.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access3 Scopus citations
Press/Media
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ASU ranks No. 8 among U.S. universities in utility patents awarded
9/12/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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ASU engineering, honors graduates land job at renowned Los Alamos National Laboratory
8/14/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Findings from Arizona State University Provide New Insights into Wearable Technology (Development and testing of the aerial porter exoskeleton)
3/24/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Engineering an Advanced Manufacturing Ecosystem at ASU
Sugar, T., Squires, K., Hsu, K. & Bhate, D.
11/2/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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ASU engineering school meets demand for advanced manufacturing systems INNO
Sugar, T., Squires, K. & Bhate, D.
8/19/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media