Athia Haron

University of Manchester

Papers

2

Total Citations

12

H-Index

2

About

Athia Haron is a rising figure in the field of medical robotics and assistive technology, with a research focus on developing intelligent, patient-centered devices for critical care and chronic disease management. Her work uniquely bridges soft robotics, biomechanics, and clinical need, targeting high-impact interventions for vulnerable populations. Haron’s most cited paper, a 2023 scoping review, establishes a design framework for robotic systems to assist percutaneous tracheostomy in ICUs—a procedure where precision and bedside capability are paramount. This foundational work has already garnered 7 citations, highlighting its relevance to improving safety in intensive care. More recently, her 2025 paper introduces an active insole driven by soft hydraulic actuators, designed to offload plantar pressure and reduce diabetic foot ulceration risk. By integrating predictive finite element modeling with soft robotics, this innovation offers a proactive approach to managing a leading cause of amputation in diabetes. With a growing citation record and a clear trajectory toward translational impact, Haron is establishing herself as a key contributor to the next generation of soft robotic medical devices, where engineering ingenuity directly addresses pressing clinical challenges.

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2
H-Index
2
Papers
12
Total Citations
6
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Design Requirements of Robotic Systems for Assisting Percutaneous Tracheostomy: A Scoping Review and Development Framework
7 citations · 2023
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2023 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 15
🏛 Institutions: University of Manchester

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