Jean-Sébastien Plante
Professeur, Faculté de génie
FGEN Département de génie mécanique
Présentation
Sujets, disciplines ou intérêts de recherche
Actuators, Binary robotics, Flight control actuators, Internal combustion engines, Mechanical design, Rotary ramjets, Soft robotics, Actionneurs, Actionneurs de commande de vol, Moteurs à combustion interne, Conception mécanique, Robotique collaborative, Statoréacteurs rotatifs
Adhésions
- Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec. Montréal, Canada.
Diplômes
- (2007). Post-Doctorate. Mechanical Engineering. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Cambridge, Massachusetts, États-Unis.
- (2006). Ph. D. Mechanical Engineering. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Cambridge, Massachusetts, États-Unis.
- (2001). Maîtrise avec mémoire, Maîtrise en sciences Appliquées. Génie mécanique. Université de Sherbrooke. Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada.
- (1998). Baccalauréat. Génie mécanique. Université de Sherbrooke. Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada.
Expériences académiques
- Professor. (2007-). Université de Sherbrooke. Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada.
Financement
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Subvention.
Acceptability, user experience and effect of a new mobile app, 'OUPS!', a FemTech solution designed for the treatment of urinary incontinence in menopausal women: a mixed method study.
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
(Ottawa, Canada).
149 489 $.
(2024-2025).
Numéro de subvention : 202307NWI. Voir plus -
Subvention.
Design, analysis, and optimization of track traction systems for agricultural equipment.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council
(Ottawa, Canada).
81 264 $.
(2023-2024).
Numéro de subvention : 581136-2022. Voir plus -
Subvention.
Lifting robot assistants and smart-room infrastructure for collaborative patient handling and rehabilitation.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council
(Ottawa, Canada).
39 130 $.
(2022-2023).
Numéro de subvention : 561759-2021. Voir plus -
Subvention.
Integrated Magnetorheological Actuator Arrays for Robotic Hands.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council
(Ottawa, Canada).
44 000 $.
(2021-2022).
Numéro de subvention : RGPIN-2017-06213. Voir plus -
Subvention.
Conception d'un système de traction à chenilles agricole par modélisation dynamique multi-corps.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council
(Ottawa, Canada).
41 340 $.
(2021-2022).
Numéro de subvention : 543713-2019. Voir plus -
Subvention.
Enabling Technologies for Collaborative Robotics in Manufacturing (CoRoM).
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council
(Ottawa, Canada).
300 000 $.
(2020-2021).
Numéro de subvention : 498011-2017. Voir plus -
Subvention.
Smart Fluid Actuators.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council
(Ottawa, Canada).
95 000 $.
(2019-2020).
Numéro de subvention : 1000230653-2014. Voir plus -
Subvention.
Suralimentation électrique pour le sport motorisé.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council
(Ottawa, Canada).
25 000 $.
(2018-2019).
Numéro de subvention : 530048-2018. Voir plus -
Subvention.
Modélisation et optimisation du système MudWizard.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council
(Ottawa, Canada).
25 000 $.
(2017-2018).
Numéro de subvention : 516282-2017. Voir plus -
Subvention.
Capteurs intégrés pour systèmes de refroidissement connectés.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council
(Ottawa, Canada).
25 000 $.
(2016-2017).
Numéro de subvention : 499759-2016. Voir plus -
Subvention.
Clutched redundant Rotary Motors for Aircraft Primary Flight Control.
Fonds de Recherche du Québec – Nature et Technologies
(Montreal, Canada).
10 000 $.
(2016-2018).
Numéro de subvention : 211354. Voir plus -
Subvention.
Magneto-rheological fluid (MRF) characterization, optimization and condition monitoring for aircraft flight control actuators.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council
(Ottawa, Canada).
400 000 $.
(2015-2019).
Numéro de subvention : 471265-2014. Voir plus -
Subvention.
Smart Fluid Actuators.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council
(Ottawa, Canada).
100 000 $.
(2015-2016).
Numéro de subvention : 1230653-2014. Voir plus -
Subvention.
Feasibility study of MR fluid devices for landing gears applications.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council
(Ottawa, Canada).
25 000 $.
(2014-2015).
Numéro de subvention : 462709-2014. Voir plus -
Subvention.
Pneumatic compliant binary manipulator for image-guided interventions with specific demonstration to MRI-Guided transperineal focal laser ablation pf prostate cancer.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council
(Ottawa, Canada).
60 000 $.
(2013-2014).
Numéro de subvention : 428624-2012. Voir plus -
Subvention.
"Hybrid Synergy Drive" pour vélo électrique - étude de concept.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council
(Ottawa, Canada).
24 813 $.
(2013-2014).
Numéro de subvention : 446780-2013. Voir plus -
Subvention.
Development of a hybrid/electric propulsion roadster.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council
(Ottawa, Canada).
1 496 397 $.
(2013-2015).
Numéro de subvention : 399409-2010. Voir plus -
Subvention.
Direct-injected, hydrogen-fueled, two-stroke, small-displacement engine with high efficiency and low emissions.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council
(Ottawa, Canada).
47 500 $.
(2012-2013).
Numéro de subvention : grant.2975888. Voir plus -
Subvention.
A low cost / high power density gas turbine concept based on rotary ramjets.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council
(Ottawa, Canada).
518 668 $.
(2012-2015).
Numéro de subvention : 430667-2012. Voir plus -
Subvention.
Pneumatic compliant binary manipulator for image-guided interventions with specific demonstration to MRI-Guided transperineal focal laser ablation pf prostate cancer.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council
(Ottawa, Canada).
125 000 $.
(2012-2013).
Numéro de subvention : grant.2894371. Voir plus -
Subvention.
Imaging system for high-speed short duration phenomena ---Système d'imagerie à haute vitesse pour phénomènes ultrarapides.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council
(Ottawa, Canada).
108 984 $.
(2012-2013).
Numéro de subvention : grant.2838244. Voir plus -
Subvention.
Conception d'un embrayage magnétorhéologique en glissement continu à haute densité de couple pour le contrôle primaire du vol d'aéronefs.
Fonds de Recherche du Québec – Nature et Technologies
(Montreal, Canada).
30 000 $.
(2011-2014).
Numéro de subvention : 163918. Voir plus -
Subvention.
Durabilité des embrayages magnéto-rhéologiques.
Fonds de Recherche du Québec – Nature et Technologies
(Montreal, Canada).
10 000 $.
(2011-2012).
Numéro de subvention : 170909. Voir plus -
Subvention.
Clutched redundant rotary motors for aircraft primary flight control.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council
(Ottawa, Canada).
124 150 $.
(2011-2012).
Numéro de subvention : grant.2956463. Voir plus -
Subvention.
Dual differential rheological actuator for interactive control.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council
(Ottawa, Canada).
125 000 $.
(2010-2011).
Numéro de subvention : grant.2883012. Voir plus -
Subvention.
Market assessment applications of EAPAMM.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council
(Ottawa, Canada).
13 125 $.
(2010-2011).
Numéro de subvention : grant.2837033. Voir plus -
Subvention.
Conception, fabrication et validation d'un actionneur à glissement contrôlé servant au contrôle primaire de vol d'hélicoptères.
Fonds de Recherche du Québec – Nature et Technologies
(Montreal, Canada).
30 000 $.
(2010-2014).
Numéro de subvention : 163670. Voir plus -
Subvention.
Development of a hybrid propulsion roadster.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council
(Ottawa, Canada).
3 336 141 $.
(2010-2012).
Numéro de subvention : grant.2988060. Voir plus -
Subvention.
Développement d'une transmission manuelle automatisée pour les véhicules électriques.
Fonds de Recherche du Québec – Nature et Technologies
(Montreal, Canada).
250 000 $.
(2010-2014).
Numéro de subvention : 139748. Voir plus -
Subvention.
Moteurs rotatifs à films diélectriques et leur application à la robotique médicale guidée par systèmes d'imagerie à résonance magnétique.
Fonds de Recherche du Québec – Nature et Technologies
(Montreal, Canada).
60 000 $.
(2009-2011).
Numéro de subvention : 131556. Voir plus -
Subvention.
Clutched redundant rotary motors for aircraft primary flight control.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council
(Ottawa, Canada).
253 850 $.
(2009-2011).
Numéro de subvention : grant.2964759. Voir plus -
Subvention.
Actuator Research Laboratory.
Canada Foundation for Innovation
(Ottawa, Canada).
115 363 $.
(2008).
Numéro de subvention : 16820. Voir plus -
Subvention.
A low cost / high power density engine for hybrid fuel cell drive trains.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council
(Ottawa, Canada).
199 998 $.
(2007-2009).
Numéro de subvention : grant.2879897. Voir plus -
Subvention.
Practical dielectric elastomer actuators with application to robotic systems for magnetic resonance guided prostate cancer treatments.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council
(Ottawa, Canada).
86 000 $.
(2007-2011).
Numéro de subvention : grant.2957541. Voir plus -
Subvention.
PGSA/ESA.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council
(Ottawa, Canada).
17 300 $.
(2000-2001).
Numéro de subvention : grant.2810367. Voir plus -
Subvention.
PGSA/ESA.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council
(Ottawa, Canada).
17 300 $.
(1999-2000).
Numéro de subvention : grant.2871173. Voir plus
Publications
Articles
- Plante, J.-S., St-Jean, A., Lucking Bigué, J.-P. (2025). Bridging the gap between haptic devices and cobots with highly geared magnetorheological actuators. Scientific Reports. DOI
- Bellavance, X., Landy-Blais, A., Plante, J.-S., Picard, M. (2025). Coupling Micro-Mixing Combustion With a Pre-Reactor Operating Under Ultra-Rich Conditions for Low-NOx Combustion of Hydrocarbons. Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power. DOI
- Faivre, A., Rancourt, D., Plante, J.-S. (2025). Design Space Exploration of a Continuous Rubber Track System via Surrogate Modeling. SAE International Journal of Commercial Vehicles. DOI
- Dumais, T., Plante, J.-S., Rancourt, D. (2025). Experimental study of centrifugal pumping of magnetorheological fluid. Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures. DOI
- Gingras, S., St-Jean, A., Plante, J.-S. (2025). Preliminary investigation of the design space of geared magnetorheological actuators for safer robotic manipulators. Frontiers in Robotics and AI. DOI
- St-Jean, A., Dorval, F., Plante, J.-S., Lussier-Desbiens, A. (2024). Magnetorheological-Actuators: An Enabling Technology for Fast, Safe, and Practical Collaborative Robots. IEEE Transactions on Robotics. DOI
- Mallette, G., Gauthier, C.-É., Hemmatian, M., Denis, J., Plante, J.-S. (2023). Design and Experimental Assessment of a Vibration Control System Driven by Low Inertia Hydrostatic Magnetorheological Actuators for Heavy Equipment. Actuators. DOI
- Lhommeau, P., Lamy, M., Plante, J.-S. (2023). Design and characterization of a miniaturized low inertia and low viscous friction magnetorheological clutch using 3D metal printing for human-robot applications. Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures. DOI
- Veronneau, C., Denis, J., Lhommeau, P., St-Jean, A., Girard, A., Plante, J.-S., Bigue, J.-P.L. (2023). Modular Magnetorheological Actuator With High Torque Density and Transparency for the Collaborative Robot Industry. IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters. DOI
- Duhamel, O., Faivre, A., Plante, J.-S. (2023). Multibody Dynamics Modeling of a Continuous Rubber Track System. Part 2 - Experimental Evaluation of Load Prediction. SAE International Journal of Commercial Vehicles. DOI
- Faivre, A., Duhamel, O., Hemmatian, M., Plante, J.-S. (2023). Multibody Dynamics Modeling of a Continuous Rubber Track System: Part 1 - Model Description. SAE International Journal of Commercial Vehicles. DOI
- Busque, B.-P., Lebel, L.-P., Collin, Y., Plante, J.-S. (2023). Preliminary Assessment of a Laparoscopic Training System Using Magneto-Rheological Clutches and Virtual Reality. Journal of Medical Devices Transactions of the ASME. DOI
- Dubois, P.K., Landry, C., Thibault, D., Plante, J.-S., Picard, M., Picard, B. (2022). Benefits and Challenges of the Inside-Out Ceramic Turbine: An Experimental Assessment. Journal of Propulsion and Power. DOI
- Turcotte, J., East, W., Plante, J.-S. (2022). Experimental Assessment of a Controlled Slippage Magnetorheological Automotive Active Suspension for Ride Comfort. SAE International Journal of Vehicle Dynamics Stability and Nvh. DOI
- Gillet, B., Landry-Blais, A., Lamy, M., Pilon, R., Plante, J.-S. (2021). An optical red green blue sensor for monitoring the degradation of magnetorheological fluids in flow-recirculating high-torque clutch actuators. Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures. DOI
- Thibault, D., Dubois, P.K., Picard, B., Landry-Blais, A., Plante, J.-S., Picard, M. (2021). Experimental assessment of a sliding-blade inside-out ceramic turbine. Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power. DOI
- Denis, J., Plante, J.-S., Girard, A. (2021). Low-level force-control of mr-hydrostatic actuators. IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters. DOI
- Gauvin-Verville, A., Dubois, P.K., Picard, B., Landry-Blais, A., Plante, J.-S., Picard, M. (2021). Proof-of-Concept of a Thermal Barrier Coated Titanium Cooling Layer for an Inside-Out Ceramic Turbine. Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power. DOI
- Khazoom, C., Caillouette, P., Girard, A., Plante, J.-S. (2020). A Supernumerary Robotic Leg Powered by Magnetorheological Actuators to Assist Human Locomotion. IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters. DOI
- Pilon, R., Landry-Blais, A., Gillet, B., Pin, A., Lucking Bigué, J.-P., Plante, J.-S. (2020). A magnetic screw pump for magnetorheological clutch durability enhancement. Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures. DOI
- Veronneau, C., Denis, J., Lebel, L.-P., Denninger, M., Blanchard, V., Girard, A., Plante, J.-S. (2020). Multifunctional Remotely Actuated 3-DOF Supernumerary Robotic Arm Based on Magnetorheological Clutches and Hydrostatic Transmission Lines. IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters. DOI
- Picard, B., Picard, M., Plante, J.-S., Rancourt, D. (2020). Optimum sub-megawatt electric-hybrid power source selection. Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology. DOI
- Landry, C., Dubois, P.K., Plante, J.-S., Charron, F., Picard, M. (2019). Design Space Exploration of a Beam Flexible Hub Concept for an Inside-Out Ceramic Turbine Using a Simplified Rotordynamic Finite Element Model. Journal of Vibration and Acoustics. DOI
- Khazoom, C., Veronneau, C., Bigue, J.-P.L., Grenier, J., Girard, A., Plante, J.-S. (2019). Design and control of a multifunctional ankle exoskeleton powered by magnetorheological actuators to assist walking, jumping, and landing. IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters. DOI
- Chen, X., Andrews, M.P., Landry-Blais, A., Lucking Bigué, J.-P., Plante, J.-S. (2019). Investigation of shear-induced physical and chemical transformations of Fe microparticles in hydrocarbon- And fluorocarbon-based magnetorheological fluids. Smart Materials and Structures. DOI
- Lucking Bigué, J.-P., Landry-Blais, A., Pin, A., Pilon, R., Plante, J.-S., Chen, X., Andrews, M. (2019). On the relation between the Mason number and the durability of MR fluids. Smart Materials and Structures. DOI
- Véronneau, C., Bigué, J.-P.L., Lussier-Desbiens, A., Plante, J.-S. (2018). A High-Bandwidth Back-Drivable Hydrostatic Power Distribution System for Exoskeletons Based on Magnetorheological Clutches. IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters. DOI
- Bégin, M.-A., Chouinard, P., Lebel, L.-P., Masson, P., Pasco, Y., Plante, J.-S., Berry, A. (2018). Experimental Assessment of a Controlled Slippage Magnetorheological Actuator for Active Seat Suspensions. IEEE ASME Transactions on Mechatronics. DOI
- Foley, D., Charron, F., Plante, J.-S. (2018). Potential of the CogEx software platform to replace logbooks in capstone design projects. Advances in Engineering Education.
- Landry, C., Dubois, P.K., Plante, J.-S., Charron, F., Picard, M. (2018). Rotordynamics of a Highly Flexible Hub for Inside-Out Ceramic Turbine Application: Finite Element Modeling and Experimental Validation. Journal of Vibration and Acoustics. DOI
- Miron, G., Bédard, B., Plante, J.-S. (2018). Sleeved bending actuators for soft grippers: A durable solution for high force-to-weight applications. Actuators. DOI
- Lucking Bigué, J.-P., Charron, F., Plante, J.-S. (2018). Squeeze-strengthening of magnetorheological fluids (part 1): Effect of geometry and fluid composition. Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures. DOI
- Lucking Bigué, J.-P., Charron, F., Plante, J.-S. (2018). Squeeze-strengthening of magnetorheological fluids (part 2): Simultaneous squeeze–shear at high speeds. Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures. DOI
- Desbiens, A.B., Bigué, J.-P.L., Véronneau, C., Masson, P., Iagnemma, K., Plante, J.-S. (2017). On the Potential of Hydrogen-Powered Hydraulic Pumps for Soft Robotics. Soft Robotics. DOI
- Oh, D., Brouillette, M., Plante, J.-S. (2017). Reduced Convective Combustion Chamber Wall Heat Transfer Losses of Hydrogen-Fueled Engines by Vortex-Stratified Combustion - Part 1: Background and Optical Engine Observations. SAE International Journal of Engines. DOI
- Oh, D., Brouillette, M., Plante, J.-S. (2017). Reduced Convective Combustion Chamber Wall Heat Transfer Losses of Hydrogen-Fueled Engines by Vortex-Stratified Combustion - Part 2: Numerical Analyses. SAE International Journal of Engines. DOI
- Kochrad, N., Courtois, N., Charette, M., Picard, B., Landry-Blais, A., Rancourt, D., Plante, J.-S., Picard, M. (2017). System-Level Performance of Microturbines with an Inside-Out Ceramic Turbine. Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power. DOI
- Viau, J., Chouinard, P., Bigue, J.-P.L., Julio, G., Michaud, F., Plante, J.-S. (2017). Tendon-Driven Manipulator Actuated by Magnetorheological Clutches Exhibiting Both High-Power and Soft Motion Capabilities. IEEE ASME Transactions on Mechatronics. DOI
- Miron, G., Plante, J.-S. (2016). Design Principles for Improved Fatigue Life of High-Strain Pneumatic Artificial Muscles. Soft Robotics. DOI
- Lacerte, M.-O., Pouliot, G., Plante, J.-S., Micheau, P. (2016). Design and Experimental Demonstration of a Seamless Automated Manual Transmission using an Eddy Current Torque Bypass Clutch for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles. SAE International Journal of Alternative Powertrains. DOI
- Thérien, F., Plante, J.-S. (2016). Design and calibration of a soft multiple degree of freedom motion sensor system based on dielectric elastomers. Soft Robotics. DOI
- Vézina, G., Fortier-Topping, H., Bolduc-Teasdale, F., Rancourt, D., Picard, M., Plante, J.-S., Brouillette, M., Fréchette, L. (2016). Design and experimental validation of a supersonic concentric micro gas turbine. Journal of Turbomachinery. DOI
- Pouliot, G., Lacerte, M.-O., Plante, J.-S., Micheau, P. (2015). Design of an Eddy Current Torque Bypass Clutch for Seamless Automated Manual Transmissions of Electric and Hybrid Vehicles. SAE International Journal of Alternative Powertrains. DOI
- Girard, A., Bigué, J.-P.L., O'Brien, B.M., Gisby, T.A., Anderson, I.A., Plante, J.-S. (2015). Soft two-degree-of-freedom dielectric elastomer position sensor exhibiting linear behavior. IEEE ASME Transactions on Mechatronics. DOI
- Picard, M., Rancourt, D., Plante, J.-S., Brouillette, M. (2014). High-g field combustor of a rim-rotor rotary ramjet engine. AIAA Journal. DOI
- Oh, D., Plante, J.-S. (2013). A highly efficient small-displacement marine two-stroke H2DI engine with low emissions. Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power. DOI
- Miron, G., Girard, A., Plante, J.-S., Lepage, M. (2013). Design and manufacturing of embedded air-muscles for a magnetic resonance imaging compatible prostate cancer binary manipulator. Journal of Mechanical Design. DOI
- Proulx, S., Bigué, J.-P.L., Chouinard, P., Miron, G., Plante, J.-S. (2013). Dielectric elastomer jet valve for magnetic resonance imaging-compatible robotics. Journal of Medical Devices Transactions of the ASME. DOI
- Bigué, J.-P.L., Plante, J.-S. (2013). Experimental study of dielectric elastomer actuator energy conversion efficiency. IEEE ASME Transactions on Mechatronics. DOI
- Maizonnasse, M., Plante, J.-S., Oh, D., Laflamme, C.B. (2013). Investigation of the degradation of a low-cost untreated biogas engine using preheated biogas with phase separation for electric power generation. Renewable Energy. DOI
- Chouinard, P., Plante, J.-S. (2012). Bistable antagonistic dielectric elastomer actuators for binary robotics and mechatronics. IEEE ASME Transactions on Mechatronics. DOI
- Rancourt, D., Picard, M., Denninger, M., Plante, J.-S., Chen, J., Yousefpour, A. (2012). Rim-rotor rotary ramjet engine, part 1: Structural design and experimental validation. Journal of Propulsion and Power. DOI
- Picard, M., Rancourt, D., Plante, J.-S., Brouillette, M. (2012). Rim-rotor rotary ramjet engine, part 2: Quasi-one-dimensional aerothermodynamic design. Journal of Propulsion and Power. DOI
- Julió, G., Plante, J.-S. (2011). An experimentally-validated model of rubber-belt CVT mechanics. Mechanism and Machine Theory. DOI
- Proulx, S., Plante, J.-S. (2011). Design and experimental assessment of an elastically averaged binary manipulator using pneumatic air muscles for magnetic resonance imaging guided prostate interventions. Journal of Mechanical Design. DOI
- Foley, D., Plante, J.-S. (2010). Design of a multijet omnidirectional propulsion system for small jet-boats. Journal of Mechanical Design. DOI
- Plante, J.-S., Tadakuma, K., DeVita, L.M., Kacher, D.F., Roebuck, J.R., DiMaio, S.P., Jolesz, F.A., Dubowsky, S. (2009). An MRI-compatible needle manipulator concept based on elastically averaged dielectric elastomer actuators for prostate cancer treatment: An accuracy and MR-compatibility evaluation in phantoms. Journal of Medical Devices Transactions of the ASME. DOI
- Riel, L.-P., Adam-Côte, J., Daviault, S., Salois, C., Laplante-Laberge, J., Plante, J.-S. (2009). Design and development of a new right arm prosthetic kit for a racing cyclist. Prosthetics and Orthotics International. DOI
- Dubowsky, S., Kesner, S., Plante, J.-S., Boston, P. (2008). Hopping mobility concept for search and rescue robots. Industrial Robot. DOI
- Plante, J.-S., Dubowsky, S. (2007). On the performance mechanisms of Dielectric Elastomer Actuators. Sensors and Actuators A Physical. DOI
- Plante, J.-S., Dubowsky, S. (2007). On the properties of dielectric elastomer actuators and their design implications. Smart Materials and Structures. DOI
- Plante, J.-S., Dubowsky, S. (2006). Large-scale failure modes of dielectric elastomer actuators. International Journal of Solids and Structures. DOI
- Plante, J.-S., Vogan, J., El-Aguizy, T., Slocum, A.H. (2005). A design model for circular porous air bearings using the 1D generalized flow method. Precision Engineering. DOI
- El-Aguizy, T., Plante, J.-S., Slocum, A.H., Vogan, J.D. (2005). Frictionless compression testing using load-applying platens made from porous graphite aerostatic bearings. Review of Scientific Instruments. DOI
Chapitres de livre
- Lhommeau, P., Plante, J.-S. (2024). 4D printing magnetorheological actuators for highly integrated robotics applications. Smart Materials in Additive Manufacturing 4d Printed Robotic Materials Sensors and Actuators Volume 3. DOI
- Plante, J.-S., Devita, L., Tadakuma, K., Dubowsky, S. (2009). MRI Compatible Device for Robotic Assisted Interventions to Prostate Cancer. Biomedical Applications of Electroactive Polymer Actuators. DOI
- Plante, J.-S., Dubowsky, S. (2008). Binary actuation. Dielectric Elastomers as Electromechanical Transducers. DOI
- Plante, J.-S., Dubowsky, S. (2006). The calibration of a parallel manipulator with binary actuation. Advances in Robot Kinematics Analysis and Design. DOI
Articles de conférence
- Landry-Blais, A., Bellavance, X., Dehue, M., Plante, J.-S., Picard, M. (2024). IMPROVING MICRO-MIXING COMBUSTION STABILITY USING FUEL PREHEATING AND PRODUCT RECIRCULATION. Proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo. DOI
- Bellavance, X., Landry-Blais, A., Plante, J.-S., Picard, M. (2024). MICRO-MIXING COMBUSTION: EXPERIMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF FUEL PREHEATING ON COMBUSTION STABILITY. Proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo. DOI
- Dubois, P.K., Picard, B., Gauvin-Verville, A., Méthot, P., Landry-Blais, A., Jean, L.-P., Richard, S., Plante, J.-S., Picard, M. (2022). 100-HOUR TEST OF AN INSIDE-OUT CERAMIC TURBINE ROTOR AT OPERATING CONDITIONS. Proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo. DOI
- Gervais, M., Lebel, L.-P., Plante, J.-S. (2022). Design Exploration and Experimental Characterization of a 6 Degrees-of-Freedom Robotic Manipulator Powered by Cable-Driven Semi-Delocalized Magnetorheological Actuators. Proceedings IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation. DOI
- Beauchamp, F., Dubois, P.K., Plante, J.-S., Picard, M. (2022). IMPROVEMENT OF SILICON NITRIDE TURBINE BLADE IMPACT RESISTANCE UNDER UNIAXIAL COMPRESSION LOADING. Proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo. DOI
- Lebel, L.-P., Verreault, J.-A., Bigue, J.-P.L., Plante, J.-S., Girard, A. (2021). Performance Study of Low Inertia Magnetorheological Actuators for Kinesthetic Haptic Devices. 2021 IEEE World Haptics Conference Whc 2021. DOI
- Dubois, P.K., Gauvin-Verville, A., Picard, B., Plante, J.-S., Picard, M. (2021). Thermal barrier coating applied to the structural shroud of an insideout ceramic turbine. Proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo. DOI
- Perron, E., Rancourt, D., Alexander, M., Plante, J.S. (2020). Helicopter short line underslung payload transportation: Exploration of magneto-rheological actuators for payload motion control. Vertical Flight Society S 76th Annual Forum and Technology Display.
- Gillet, B., Lamy, M., Landry-Blais, A., Pilon, R., Plante, J.-S. (2019). An optical RGB sensor for monitoring the degradation of magnetorheological fluids in high-torque clutch actuators. Proceedings of 30th International Conference on Adaptive Structures and Technologies Icast 2019.
- Begin, M.-A., Denninger, M., Plante, J.-S. (2019). Design and experimental validation of a 2DOF sidestick powered by hyper-redundant magnetorheological actuators providing active feedback. Proceedings IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation. DOI
- Bedard, B., Lebel, L.-P., Busque, B.-P., Denninger, M., Julio, G., Girard, A., Plante, J.-S. (2019). Design and experimental validation of a Haptic Glove and robotic arm powered by magnetorheological actuators for dexterous object manipulation in VR. Proceedings of 30th International Conference on Adaptive Structures and Technologies Icast 2019.
- East, W., Turcotte, J., Plante, J.-S. (2019). Experimental assessment of a linear actuator driven by magnetorheological clutches for automotive active suspensions. Proceedings of 30th International Conference on Adaptive Structures and Technologies Icast 2019.
- Chouinard, P., Bégin, M.-A., Fortin, J.M., Berry, A., Masson, P., Plante, J.-S. (2018). Preventing lower back pain among truck drivers: Design and performance of a controlled slippage magnetorheological actuator for an active seat suspension. Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference. DOI
- Landry, C., Picard, B., Parent-Simard, T., Plante, J.-S., Picard, M. (2018). Rotordynamics experimental validation of a sliding-blade architecture for an inside-out ceramic turbine. Proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo. DOI
- Courtois, N., Ebacher, F., Dubois, P.K., Kochrad, N., Landry, C., Charette, M., Landry-Blais, A., Fréchette, L.G., Plante, J.-S., Picard, M., Picard, B. (2017). Superalloy cooling system for the composite rim of an inside-out ceramic turbine. Proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo. DOI
- Landry, C., Dubois, P.K., Courtois, N., Charron, F., Picard, M., Plante, J.-S. (2016). Development of an inside-out ceramic turbine. Proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo. DOI
- Miron, G., Plante, J.-S. (2015). Design of a durable air-muscle with integrated sensor for soft robotics. Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference. DOI
- Bouliane-Blais, G., Plante, J.-S. (2015). Design of a soft multi-degree of freedom tool positioner with variable stiffness integrating molded air muscles actuation, granular jamming and dielectric elastomer sensing. Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference. DOI
- Julió, G., Plante, J.-S., Latham, G. (2015). Development of a magneto-rheological fluid-based trim actuator with active tactile cueing capabilities. Annual Forum Proceedings AHS International.
- Viau, J., Chouinard, P., Bigue, J.-P.L., Julio, G., Michaud, F., Shimoda, S., Plante, J.-S. (2015). Projected PID controller for Tendon-Driven Manipulators actuated by magneto-rheological clutches. IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems. DOI
- Chouinard, P., Denninger, M., Plante, J.-S. (2015). Reliable and lightweight primary flight control actuation using magneto-rheological clutches in slippage. Proceedings IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation. DOI
- Lucking Bigué, J.-P., Charron, F., Plante, J.-S. (2015). Understanding the super-strong behavior of magnetorheological fluid in simultaneous squeeze-shear with the Péclet number. Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures. DOI
- Girard, A., Plante, J.-S. (2013). Applied control of binary robots based on influence vectors. Proceedings IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation. DOI
- Desrosiers, J.-F., Lucking Bigué, J.-P., Denninger, M., Julió, G., Plante, J.-S., Charron, F. (2013). Preliminary investigation of magneto-rheological fluid durability in continuous slippage clutch. Journal of Physics Conference Series. DOI
- Oh, D., Plante, J.-S. (2012). A hydrogen-fueled, direct-injected, two-stroke, small-displacement engine for recreational marine applications with high efficiency and low emissions. ASME 2012 Internal Combustion Engine Division Fall Technical Conference Icef 2012. DOI
- Miron, G., Girard, A., Plante, J.-S., Lepage, M. (2012). Design and manufacturing of embedded pneumatic actuators for an mri-compatible prostate cancer binary manipulator. Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference. DOI
- Proulx, S., Chouinard, P., Bigue, J.-P.L., Miron, G., Plante, J.-S. (2011). Design of a MRI-compatible dielectric elastomer powered jet valve. Proceedings of SPIE the International Society for Optical Engineering. DOI
- Lucking Bigué, J.-P., Chouinard, P., Denninger, M., Proulx, S., Plante, J.-S. (2010). A thermodynamic model using experimental loss factors for dielectric elastomer actuators design. Proceedings of SPIE the International Society for Optical Engineering. DOI
- Foley, D., Plante, J.-S. (2010). Design of an omnidirectional propulsion system for small jet-boats. Proceedings IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation. DOI
- Proulx, S., Miron, G., Girard, A., Plante, J.-S. (2010). Experimental validation of an elastically averaged binary manipulator for mri-guided prostate cancer interventions. Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference. DOI
- Proulx Jr., S., Chouinard, P., Lucking Bigué, J.-P., Plante, J.-S. (2009). Design of a binary needle manipulator using elastically averaged air muscles for prostate cancer treatments. Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference. DOI
- Chouinard, P., Proulx Jr., S., Lucking Bigué, J.-P., Plante, J.-S. (2009). Design of an antagonistic bistable Dielectric Elastomer Actuator using the Bergstrom-Boyce constitutive viscoelastic model. Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference. DOI
- Tadakuma, K., DeVita, L.M., Plante, J.S., Shaoze, Y., Dubowsky, S. (2008). The experimental study of a precision parallel manipulator with binary actuation: With application to MRI cancer treatment. Proceedings IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation. DOI
- Kesner, S., Plante, J.-S., Dubowsky, S., Boston, P. (2007). A hopping mobility concept for a rough terrain search and rescue robot. Advances in Climbing and Walking Robots Proceedings of 10th International Conference Clawar 2007.
- Plante, J.-S., Devita, L.M., Dubowsky, S. (2007). A road to practical dielectric elastomer actuators based robotics and mechatronics: Discrete actuation. Proceedings of SPIE the International Society for Optical Engineering. DOI
- Kesner, S.B., Plante, J.-S., Boston, P.J., Fabian, T., Dubowsky, S. (2007). Mobility and power feasibility of a microbot team system for extraterrestrial cave exploration. Proceedings IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation. DOI
- Plante, J.-S., Dubowsky, S. (2006). On the nature of Dielectric Elastomer actuators and its implications for their design. Proceedings of SPIE the International Society for Optical Engineering. DOI
- Dubowsky, S., Iagnemma, K., Liberatore, S., Lambeth, D.M., Plante, J.S., Boston, P.J. (2005). A concept mission: Microbots for large-scale planetary surface and subsurface exploration. Aip Conference Proceedings. DOI
- Plante, J.-S., Dubowsky, S., Santer, M., Pellegrino, S. (2005). Compliant bistable dielectric elastomer actuators for binary mechatronic systems. Proceedings of the ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference Detc2005. DOI
- Vogan, J., Wingert, A., Plante, J.-S., Dubowsky, S., Hafez, M., Kacher, D., Jolesz, F. (2004). Manipulation in MRI devices using electrostrictive polymer actuators: With an application to reconfigurable imaging coils. Proceedings IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation. DOI
- Charron, F., Doucet, P., Mercadier, Y., Van Hoenacker, Y., Vittecoq, P., Plante, J.-S. (2002). Design projects in the mechanical engineering curriculum at sherbrooke university - Past, present, and future. ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings.
Propriétés intellectuelles
Brevets
- Jean-Sébastien Plante, Landry-Blais, A.; Picard, M.; Eldakamawy, M.H.; Boudreau, P., Brissette, N. Double-piston crosshead compressor assembly for recuperated piston engine. WO2024/168427A1. États-Unis. (2024).
- Jean-Sébastien Plante, Chouinard, P.; Larose, P. Suspension system with magnetorheological fluid and adjusted inertance. 63/648,904. États-Unis. (2024).
- Jean-Sébastien Plante, Denis, J;, Girard, A. ACTUATOR SYSTEM FOR ARTICULATED MECHANISM. 05202424-89US. États-Unis. (2023).
- Jean-Sébastien Plante, Lucking-Bigué, J-P.; Larose, P. Proprioceptive actuator using magnetorheological fluid clutch apparatus. WO2024077384A1. États-Unis. (2022).
- Jean-Sébastien Plante, Chouinard, P.; Larose, P. System and method for control of reversal events using magnetorheological fluid. WO2023240335A1. États-Unis. (2022).
- Jean-Sébastien Plante, Larose, P.; Lucking-Bigué, J-P. Additive parallel load path actuator using fluidic coupling. WO2022246533A1. États-Unis. (2021).
- Jean-Sébastien Plante, Lucking-Bigué, Jean-Philippe Catherine Véronneau Larose, Pascal. Low-impedance actuation device using magnetorheological fluid clutch. WO2021155478A1 . États-Unis. (2019).
- Jean-Sébastien Plante, Marchand, J.; Larose, P. ;Chouinard, P. Denninger, M. -Bigué, Jean-Philippe. Magnetorheological fluid clutch apparatus with low permeability drums. WO2020073134. États-Unis. (2018).
- Jean-Sébastien Plante, Larose, P.; Chouinard, P. ; Julio, G. System and method for operating magnetorheological fluid clutch apparatus (Combined mode). US2021138645A1. États-Unis. (2018).
- Jean-Sébastien Plante, Rancourt, D.; Lussier-Desbiens, A.; Larose, P. Tethered payload motion control and cable robot using magnetorheological actuators. US2020182310A. États-Unis. (2017).
- Jean-Sébastien Plante, Larose, P.; Denninger, M.; Julio, G.; Lucking-Bigué, J-P. Exoskeleton, orthosis or mobile robots using magnetorheological fluid clutch apparatus. US2020069441A1 . États-Unis. (2016).
- Jean-Sébastien Plante, Denninger, M.; Julio, G.; Larose, P. Multimode control system for magnetorheological fluid actuator unit. US10746235B2. États-Unis. (2016).
- Jean-Sébastien Plante, Larose, P.; Denninger, M.; Julio, G. Multiple MR fluid clutch apparatuses sharing MR fluid. US11092201B2. États-Unis. (2016).
- Jean-Sébastien Plante, Larose, P.; Denninger, M.; Julio, G. Telepresencecontroller and system using magnetorheological fluid clutch apparatuses. US11027434B2 . États-Unis. (2016).
- Jean-Sébastien Plante, *Miron, G., *Proulx, S., *Chouinard, P., *Girard, A., *Lucking-Bigué, J.-P. Device for orienting an object according to a given spatial orientation. 9,068,576. États-Unis. (2015).
- Jean-Sébastien Plante, Chouinard, P.; Denninger, M. ; Julio, G.; Larose, P.; Fraser, C. Dynamic motion control system using magnetorheological fluid clutch apparatuses. US10752139B2 . États-Unis. (2015).
- Jean-Sébastien Plante, Denninger, M.; Julio, G.; Larose, P. Force field training device using magnetorheological fluid clutch apparatus. US20180214730A1. États-Unis. (2015).
- Jean-Sébastien Plante, Denninger, M.; Julio, G.; Larose, P. Human-hybrid powertrain for a vehicle or moving equipement using magnetorheological fluid clutch apparatus. US10780943B2. États-Unis. (2015).
- Jean-Sébastien Plante, Spina, P., Fenny, C. A., Chouinard, P., L.-Bigué, J.-P., St-Amant, Y. Magnetorheological Flight Control Clutch System. WO20150267762 A1. États-Unis. (2015).
- Jean-Sébastien Plante, Spina, P., Fenny, C. A., Denninger, M. Magnetorheological Rotorcraft Actuation System. WO20150217865 A1. États-Unis. (2015).
- Jean-Sébastien Plante, *Denninger, M., *Chouinard, P., *Julió, G., *Lucking-Bigué, J.-P., *Huppé, N., *Desrosiers, J.-F. Magnetorheological fluid clutch apparatus and control systems. WO2015113165A1. États-Unis. (2015).
- Plante, J.-S., Picard, M., Rancourt, D. Combustion systems and combustion system components for rotary ramjet engines. WO20140290259 A1. États-Unis. (2014).
- Jean-Sébastien Plante, Lemoine, P., Bolduc, M., Brouillette, M. Low-noise vacuum release suction device and controllable aspirator. 7,306,577 B2. États-Unis. (2004).
- Plante, J.-S., Brouillette, M. Rotary ramjet engine. 7,337,606 B2. États-Unis. (2003).
- Corriveau, A., Crête, S., Fraser, C., and Plante, J.-S. Spiral for interconnecting ends of endless belt segments. États-Unis. (2003).
- Jean-Sébastien Plante, Chouinard, P.; Larose, P. Multispeed gearbox using magnetorheological fluid clutch apparatus for electric vehicle. 62/944,591. États-Unis.
Autres contributions
Cours enseignés ou supervisés à l'UdeS
- GIN901 - Construire un projet de recherche, Réflexives®. (2025-2026). (3CR).
- GMC705 - Étude spécialisée III. (2023, 2026). (3CR).
- GMC717 - Conception mécanique avancée. (2024-2026). (3CR).
- GMC769 - Raisonnement d'expert en innovation technologique. (2024-2026). (3CR).
- GMC921 - Intégration en matériaux, fabrication et fiabilité. (2025-2026). (6CR).
- GMC950 - Projet de spécialité I. (2023-2025). (3CR).
- EFD901 - Construire un projet de recherche, Réflexives®. (2023-2024). (3CR).
- PMC660 - Projet majeur de conception I. (2023-2024). (3CR).
- PMC760 - Projet majeur de conception II. (2024). (6CR).
- GIN950 - Projet de spécialité I. (2023). (3CR).
- GMC702 - Étude spécialisée I. (2023). (1CR).
- GMC703 - Étude spécialisée II. (2023). (2CR).
- IMC155 - Création de produits innovants. (2023). (6CR).
- PMC860 - Projet majeur de conception III. (2023). (3CR).
Divers
- Girard, A., Plante, J.-S. (2024). Influence Vectors Control for Robots Using Cellular-like Binary Actuators. Arxiv.
- Denis, J., Laberge, F., Plante, J.-S., Girard, A. (2024). Reconfigurable Hydrostatics: Toward Multifunctional and Powerful Wearable Robotics. Arxiv.
- Lecavalier, A., Denis, J., Plante, J.-S., Girard, A. (2022). A Bimodal Hydrostatic Actuator for Robotic Legs with Compliant Fast Motion and High Lifting Force. Arxiv.
- Véronneau, C., Denis, J., Lebel, L.-P., Denninger, M., Plante, J.-S., Girard, A. (2022). A Lightweight Force-Controllable Wearable Arm Based on Magnetorheological-Hydrostatic Actuators. Arxiv.
- Denis, J., Lecavalier, A., Plante, J.-S., Girard, A. (2022). Multimodal Hydrostatic Actuators for Wearable Robots: A Preliminary Assessment of Mass-Saving and Energy-Efficiency Opportunities. Arxiv.
