Aqilah Leela T. Narayanan
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7
Total Citations
136
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About
Aqilah Leela T. Narayanan is a leading researcher in the field of rehabilitation robotics, with a primary focus on developing affordable, accessible technologies for post-stroke motor recovery. Her work centers on the design of compact, portable, and reconfigurable robotic systems for upper limb rehabilitation, particularly for the wrist and forearm. Her most cited paper, "Portable and Reconfigurable Wrist Robot Improves Hand Function for Post-Stroke Subjects" (53 citations), introduces a modular robot that reduces cost and size—a critical step toward widespread clinical adoption. She also developed the CR2-Haptic robot (29 citations) and the iRest interactive assessment tool (17 citations), which addresses the limitations of subjective clinical scales like the Fugl-Meyer Assessment by providing quantitative, repeatable performance metrics. Narayanan’s contributions extend to novel haptic interfaces and control algorithms that enhance patient motivation during therapy. Her work has been recognized for its potential to democratize rehabilitation, making effective robotic therapy accessible beyond specialized clinics. With a cumulative citation count exceeding 130, her research continues to shape the future of cost-effective, patient-centered stroke rehabilitation.
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- 6iRest: Interactive rehabilitation and assessment tool8 citations · 2015
- 7A Simple Upper Limb Rehabilitation Trainer4 citations · 2017