Carolee J. Winstein
Papers
10
Total Citations
638
H-Index
8
About
Carolee J. Winstein is a pioneering researcher in neurorehabilitation, whose work has fundamentally reshaped how technology supports motor recovery after stroke. Her primary research areas include socially assistive robotics, task-oriented rehabilitation, and the integration of virtual reality into therapy. Winstein’s major contribution lies in demonstrating that effective rehabilitation does not always require hands-on physical assistance; instead, robots can provide crucial monitoring, encouragement, and reminders—a concept she advanced through her highly cited 2007 paper on socially assistive robotics for post-stroke rehabilitation (270 citations). She has been instrumental in establishing task-oriented training as the dominant evidence-based framework for upper extremity rehabilitation, as outlined in her 2012 work (72 citations). Her research has shown that robot-assisted and conventional therapies produce distinct rehabilitative trends, offering new insights into personalized recovery. With over 600 cumulative citations across her most influential works, Winstein’s interdisciplinary approach—bridging engineering, neuroscience, and clinical practice—has paved the way for innovative, in-home rehabilitation technologies. Her work continues to inspire new generations of researchers to explore how technology can enhance human recovery and independence.
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Top Papers
- 1Socially assistive robotics for post-stroke rehabilitation270 citations · 2007
- 2Hands-Off Assistive Robotics for Post-Stroke Arm Rehabilitation105 citations · 2005
- 3Task-Oriented Rehabilitation Robotics72 citations · 2012
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- 5Socially Assistive Robotics for Stroke and Mild TBI Rehabilitation63 citations · 2009
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- 10Infants Display Anticipatory Gaze During a Motor Contingency Paradigm1 citations · 2025