AIR Kottink
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Alie (A.I.R.) Kottink is a leading researcher in rehabilitation technology, specializing in wearable assistive devices and user-centered design for individuals with neurological impairments. Her work focuses on developing soft-robotic gloves and functional electrical stimulation systems to restore hand function in stroke survivors and the elderly. Kottink’s major contribution lies in bridging the gap between engineering and clinical practice by prioritizing end-user input to enhance device usability and adoption. Her highly cited 2015 study, "User-centred input for a wearable soft-robotic glove supporting hand function in daily life" (37 citations), demonstrates how involving patients and caregivers in the design process reduces device abandonment and improves independence in activities of daily living. This work has shaped the development of more intuitive, comfortable assistive technologies. Kottink’s research has been instrumental in advancing rehabilitation robotics, with her findings directly influencing clinical protocols and product designs. Her commitment to patient-driven innovation continues to impact the field, ensuring that assistive devices are not only effective but also embraced by those who need them most.
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