Dheepak Arumukhom Revi

Boston University

Papers

4

Total Citations

233

H-Index

4

About

Dheepak Arumukhom Revi is a leading researcher in the field of wearable robotics and rehabilitation engineering, specializing in soft robotic exosuits to restore mobility in individuals with post-stroke hemiparesis. His work focuses on developing portable, lightweight exosuits that provide targeted assistance to the hip and ankle, improving gait mechanics, walking speed, and endurance. Revi’s most cited paper (106 citations) demonstrated that a soft robotic exosuit enabled stroke survivors to walk faster and farther, highlighting its potential for both immediate assistance and long-term rehabilitation. In a subsequent study (87 citations), he showed that even low levels of optimized hip flexion assistance significantly reduced the metabolic cost of walking, a breakthrough for aging populations and those with muscle weakness. His consideration-of-concept trial (32 citations) further validated the exosuit’s ability to augment paretic propulsion and walking speed. Most recently, Revi explored the synergistic effects of combining high-intensity gait training with exosuit assistance, suggesting a powerful new paradigm for post-stroke rehabilitation. His work is distinguished by its rigorous biomechanical analysis and direct clinical applicability, positioning him as a key innovator in the future of assistive robotics.

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H-Index
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Papers
233
Total Citations
58
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Walking Faster and Farther With a Soft Robotic Exosuit: Implications for Post-Stroke Gait Assistance and Rehabilitation
106 citations · 2020
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2020 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 13
🏛 Institutions: Boston University

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