Markus Knestel
Papers
5
Total Citations
71
H-Index
4
About
Markus Knestel is a pioneering researcher in rehabilitation robotics, with a focus on developing innovative technologies for gait recovery in individuals with neurological impairments. His work centers on the design and control of robotic orthoses powered by artificial pneumatic muscles, aiming to deliver task-oriented locomotion therapy that can be continued at home. His major contributions include the development of the Motorized orthosis for home rehabilitation of Gait (MoreGait) and the MotionTherapy@Home system, which generate afferent stimuli of walking to enhance neuroplasticity in patients with spinal cord injury or other central nervous system lesions. Knestel’s research has demonstrated the safety and efficacy of at-home robotic therapy, as shown in a proof-of-concept study (17 citations) and clinical trials (19 and 10 citations), addressing the critical gap of limited inpatient rehabilitation duration. His model-based nonlinear feedback control of rehabilitation robots (2 citations) further advances precise, safe actuation. With over 70 total citations across his most-cited works, Knestel’s contributions are pivotal in making intensive, automated locomotion therapy accessible outside clinical settings, promising improved outcomes for individuals with chronic walking impairments.
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Top Papers
- 1The Artificial Muscle as an Innovative Actuator in Rehabilitation Robotics23 citations · 2008
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- 5Model-based feedback control of a rehabilitation robot2 citations · 2008