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Amber Turner is a leading researcher at the intersection of human-machine interaction and robotic telemanipulation, with a primary focus on electromyography (EMG)-based control systems. Her work centers on decoding human intention through muscle signals to create intuitive, noninvasive interfaces for robotic and prosthetic devices. Turner’s major contributions include pioneering the integration of machine learning techniques—such as advanced feature extraction and classification methods—to improve the accuracy of EMG-based motion estimation. She has also developed innovative shared control frameworks that combine EMG-derived user intent with compliance control, enabling more fluid and natural teleoperation in remote or hazardous environments. Her most-cited paper (25 citations) assesses machine learning and shared control schemes for dexterous robotic telemanipulation, while her subsequent works (19 and 18 citations) further refine these methods. Turner’s research has significant implications for prosthetics, assistive robotics, and autonomous systems, offering a pathway toward more embodied and responsive human-robot collaboration. Her work is widely recognized for advancing the practicality of muscle-machine interfaces in real-world applications.