Manoj Sivan

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Manoj Sivan is a prominent researcher specializing in neurorehabilitation technology, with a particular focus on robotic-assisted therapy and virtual reality interventions for stroke survivors. His work has significantly advanced our understanding of how emerging technologies can enhance upper limb recovery following stroke, bridging the gap between clinical rehabilitation and accessible home-based solutions. Sivan's most influential contribution, a 2011 systematic review of outcome measures in robot-assisted exercise trials (253 citations), established critical methodological standards for evaluating rehabilitation technologies — work that continues to shape how researchers design and assess stroke intervention studies. Building on this foundation, he pioneered the development of the home-based Computer Assisted Arm Rehabilitation (hCAAR) device, demonstrating its feasibility in real-world domestic settings (141 citations), a landmark achievement in making rehabilitation more accessible and self-directed. His 2019 narrative review (74 citations) further consolidated knowledge around robotic and virtual reality rehabilitation effectiveness, while more recent work explores sophisticated actuator engineering, spasticity measurement using electromyography, and cost-effective deployment strategies for home rehabilitation robots. Collectively, Sivan's research portfolio reflects a sustained commitment to improving stroke rehabilitation outcomes through innovative, patient-centred technology — making him a key figure for any researcher working at the intersection of clinical rehabilitation and assistive robotics.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Systematic review of outcome measures used in the evaluation of robot-assisted upper limb exercise in stroke

   253 citations · 2011
2. 2
   Home-based Computer Assisted Arm Rehabilitation (hCAAR) robotic device for upper limb exercise after stroke: results of a feasibility study in home setting

   141 citations · 2014
3. 3
   Evaluating the use of robotic and virtual reality rehabilitation technologies to improve function in stroke survivors: A narrative review

   74 citations · 2019
4. 4
   A Lightweight Series Elastic Actuator With Variable Stiffness: Design, Modeling, and Evaluation

   38 citations · 2023
5. 5
   Making Best Use of Home-Based Rehabilitation Robots

   15 citations · 2022
6. 6
   Quantitative Elbow Spasticity Measurement Based on Muscle Activation Estimation Using Maximal Voluntary Contraction

   10 citations · 2022
7. 7
   A Novel Series Elastic Actuator with Variable Stiffness

   2 citations · 2023
8. 8
   Development of a home-based Computer Assisted Arm Rehabilitation (hCAAR) device for upper limb exercises in stroke patients

   2 citations · 2014

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