Papers
8
Total Citations
116
H-Index
5
About
Tyler Susko is a researcher whose work spans two compelling domains: robotic neurorehabilitation engineering and inclusive STEM education. He is perhaps best known as a key contributor to the MIT-Skywalker project, a groundbreaking robotic gait rehabilitation device designed to aid recovery in stroke survivors and individuals with cerebral palsy. Unlike conventional rehabilitation robots that prescribe rigid motion patterns, the MIT-Skywalker draws inspiration from passive walker mechanics, creating an environment that encourages self-directed, natural movement — a philosophically distinct and clinically promising approach. His most-cited paper on this device (2016, 60 citations) reflects the significant attention this innovation has attracted from the rehabilitation robotics community. Susko also developed supporting technologies, including an infrared vision system for real-time gait phase estimation and novel ensemble-based metrics for assessing gait rhythmicity. Beyond engineering, Susko has made meaningful contributions to STEM equity research, investigating how collaborative, creative design programs — including robot-building initiatives pairing elementary students with undergraduates — can strengthen engineering identity in young girls and narrow persistent gender gaps. His interdisciplinary profile makes him a distinctive voice connecting rehabilitation technology with educational access.
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Top Papers
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- 3MIT-Skywalker: A novel environment for neural gait rehabilitation16 citations · 2014
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- 5IR vision system for the estimation of gait phase of the MIT-Skywalker5 citations · 2014
- 6Beyond Human or Robot Administered Treadmill Training5 citations · 2016
- 7Dancing Robots4 citations · 2017
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