Yeela Lahav-Raz
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Yeela Lahav-Raz is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of rehabilitation robotics and human-robot interaction, with a primary focus on developing assistive technologies for individuals with neurodegenerative disorders. Her most cited work introduces a novel socially assistive robotic (SAR) platform specifically designed for cognitive-motor exercises in Parkinson's disease—a groundbreaking participatory-design study that involved end users from conception through feasibility testing. This research, which has garnered 7 citations since its 2023 publication, demonstrates her commitment to user-centered design and translational impact. Lahav-Raz's major contribution lies in bridging the gap between robotic capabilities and the nuanced needs of Parkinson's patients, creating adaptive systems that address both cognitive and motor challenges simultaneously. Her work is notable for its rigorous participatory methodology, ensuring that the technology is not only clinically effective but also genuinely usable and acceptable to patients and clinicians. By advancing SAR applications beyond stroke and cardiac rehabilitation into Parkinson's care, she is helping to redefine the role of robotics in long-term neurological rehabilitation.
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