Andrew I. W. McPherson
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About
Andrew I. W. McPherson is a leading researcher in assistive and rehabilitation robotics, with a focus on restoring hand function for individuals with cervical spinal cord injury (SCI) and upper-limb absence. His work centers on understanding and improving the biomechanics of grasping, particularly through the development of novel orthotic and prosthetic systems. McPherson’s major contributions include the creation of the Tenodesis Grasp Emulator, a tool that characterizes the kinematic constraints and compensatory body motions associated with wrist-driven orthotics for C6-7 SCI. He has also pioneered the study of variable transmission in body-powered prosthetic gripping, demonstrating how adjustable force ratios can reduce user strain and fatigue while maintaining haptic feedback. His research on motorized-assisted grasping for C5-6 SCI has shown how modulating wrist-hand kinematics can enhance grip strength and independence. With his most-cited paper garnering 14 citations, McPherson’s work is gaining traction in the field. His innovative supernumerary dorsal grasping concept expands the functional workspace for individuals with C5-C7 SCI, offering new avenues for rehabilitation. McPherson’s research is vital for designing more intuitive, less fatiguing assistive devices that improve quality of life.
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