Papers
11
Total Citations
770
H-Index
9
About
Sasha Blue Godfrey is a leading researcher in rehabilitation robotics, with a primary focus on restoring hand function after neurological injury such as stroke. Her most significant contribution is the development and clinical validation of the HEXORR (Hand EXOskeleton Rehabilitation Robot), a robotic device designed to provide intensive, targeted therapy for the hemiparetic hand. Her foundational 2010 paper on HEXORR’s development and pilot testing has garnered 277 citations, establishing it as a key reference in the field. Godfrey’s work demonstrates that robotic assistance can lead to meaningful functional gains, with her clinical studies showing measurable improvements in chronic stroke survivors. Beyond HEXORR, she has advanced the field of peripheral machine interfaces and prosthetic control, notably through her leadership in organizing the first international workshop on non-invasive myoelectric control (2014, 214 citations). Her recent translational work on the SoftHand Pro, a soft synergy-based prosthetic hand, explores how principles from soft robotics can create more functional and user-acceptable prosthetics. Through her research, Godfrey has consistently bridged engineering innovation with clinical application, making her a pivotal figure in the quest to restore dexterous hand function through technology.
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Top Papers
- 1Development and pilot testing of HEXORR: Hand EXOskeleton Rehabilitation Robot277 citations · 2010
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- 3Robotic Approaches for Rehabilitation of Hand Function After Stroke166 citations · 2012
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- 7The SoftHand Pro: Translation from Robotic Hand to Prosthetic Prototype13 citations · 2016
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- 9Grasp Performance of a Soft Synergy-Based Prosthetic Hand: A Pilot Study11 citations · 2017
- 10Evaluation of HEXORR Tone Assistance Mode Against Spring Assistance5 citations · 2015