Sara Correia Carreira

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Sara Correia Carreira is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of soft robotics, wearable technology, and neural rehabilitation. Her primary research areas include sensory feedback systems for upper limb prosthetics, soft smart materials, and human-machine interfaces designed to restore natural sensation. Her most influential contribution is the development of the **B:Ionic Glove**, a soft, smart wearable sensory feedback device introduced in her 2021 paper (42 citations). This work directly addresses the critical lack of affective sensory feedback in robotic prostheses—a key factor in the high rejection rates of these devices. By integrating soft, ionic-based actuators that deliver tactile and proprioceptive cues, Carreira’s innovation helps reduce phantom limb pain while improving user control and device acceptance. Her research bridges material science and clinical need, offering a practical pathway toward more intuitive, emotionally resonant prosthetic interfaces. With growing citation impact, Carreira is recognized for advancing human-centered robotics, and her work is increasingly referenced in both engineering and rehabilitation literature. She exemplifies how soft, wearable technologies can transform assistive devices from mere tools into integrated extensions of the human body.