Andreas Lachmann

Brandenburg University of Applied Sciences

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Andreas Lachmann is a researcher at the forefront of soft robotics and rehabilitation engineering, with a specialized focus on shape memory alloys (SMAs) as actuators for assistive and therapeutic devices. His major contributions lie in demonstrating the practical applicability of SMAs for robotic hand actuation and stroke rehabilitation. In his most-cited work (18 citations), Lachmann systematically tested SMA wires as linear drives for robot hands, implementing a parallel wire arrangement along the forearm to optimize force and control. This foundational research directly informed his development of an SMA-actuated finger exoskeleton for rehabilitating acute paresis patients after stroke. By using joule heating to activate the alloy, his device enables repetitive, controlled finger flexion and extension exercises—a critical mechanism for motor relearning. Though early in his career, Lachmann’s work bridges material science and clinical rehabilitation, offering a lightweight, compliant alternative to traditional motor-driven exoskeletons. His research holds significant promise for affordable, patient-friendly neurorehabilitation technologies.