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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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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Grants
- 30 Finished
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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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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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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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Conclusions
Bai, S., Virk, G. & Sugar, T., Jan 1 2026, Wearable Exoskeleton Systems: Design, control and applications. Institution of Engineering and Technology, p. 389-391 3 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Foreword
Bai, S., Virk, G. S. & Sugar, T. G., Jan 1 2026, Wearable Exoskeleton Systems: Design, control and applications. Institution of Engineering and Technology, p. xv-xviResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Foreword/postscript
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Introduction
Bai, S., Virk, G. & Sugar, T., Jan 1 2026, Wearable Exoskeleton Systems: Design, control and applications. Institution of Engineering and Technology, p. 1-6 6 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Lower-limb wearable robotics
Sugar, T. G., Armstrong, D. G., Najafi, B. & Redkar, S., Jan 1 2026, Wearable Exoskeleton Systems: Design, control and applications. Institution of Engineering and Technology, p. 19-37 19 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Survey of industrial exoskeletons - manufacturers, products, market, and challenges
Sugar, T. G. & Marinov, B., Jan 1 2026, Wearable Exoskeleton Systems: Design, control and applications. Institution of Engineering and Technology, p. 7-18 12 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
Press/Media
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ASU highlights growing role in defense research, education
3/25/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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ASU Ranks No. 9 Worldwide, No. 5 Nationally for US Patents Issued in 2025
Sugar, T., Coleman, P., Johnson, S., Morton, S., Huseby, C. & Naufel, M.
2/12/26 → 2/13/26
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Estee’s Sound Bites: Giving your mind room to breathe
1/8/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Passive Exoskeleton for Sit-to-Stand and Stand-to-Sit Transfer
11/11/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Arizona (Nov. 11)
Liang, J., Sugar, T. & Forzani, E.
11/11/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media