Amber Hartman
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3
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33
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About
Amber Hartman’s research lies at the intersection of rehabilitation robotics and human motor control, with a focus on restoring ankle function after neurological injury. Her most cited work introduces the virtually interfaced robotic ankle and balance trainer (vi-RABT), a platform-based robot designed for both assessment and training of ankle motor control. Hartman’s key contribution is her systematic investigation of position versus force control strategies, showing how the ankle joint adapts to different visuomotor demands—critical knowledge for designing neurorehabilitation protocols for conditions like stroke, traumatic brain injury, and cerebral palsy. Her 2014 paper, which has garnered 16 citations, highlights the clinical relevance of her work by noting that over 2 million acute ankle sprains occur annually in the U.S., underscoring the widespread need for improved rehabilitation tools. By demonstrating how robotic platforms can quantify and train ankle control, Hartman has helped bridge engineering and clinical practice, offering new pathways for restoring balance and mobility in patients with neuromotor impairments.
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- 3Visuomotor control of ankle joint using position vs. force6 citations · 2019