Skye A. Carlson

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Skye A. Carlson is a leading researcher in neural rehabilitation engineering, specializing in restoring upper-limb function for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). Her work focuses on hybrid systems that combine functional electrical stimulation (FES) with robotic exoskeletons to overcome the limitations of each technology alone. Carlson’s major contributions include developing multi-degree-of-freedom control strategies that integrate FES and robotic assistance, enabling more natural and reliable arm and hand movements. Her 2024 paper on hybrid FES and robotic control of the upper limb (14 citations) demonstrates how these systems can improve daily living activities for people with tetraplegia. In her 2022 study on shared control of elbow movements (9 citations), she showed that combining FES with exoskeleton assistance produces more accurate and repeatable movements than FES alone, addressing a critical barrier to functional recovery. Carlson’s work is notable for its practical focus on user-centered design and real-world applicability, bridging the gap between laboratory research and clinical implementation. Her innovative approach to shared human-robot control is shaping the future of assistive technologies for paralysis, offering new hope for restoring independence in activities of daily living.