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Caroline Nicol’s research focuses on the intersection of neuroscience, rehabilitation engineering, and prosthetics, with a particular emphasis on restoring natural, intuitive control of advanced prosthetic hands for individuals with upper-limb amputations. Her major contribution lies in demonstrating that transhumeral amputees retain the ability to generate voluntary, distinct phantom hand and finger movements—a finding that challenges previous assumptions about the limits of motor imagery after amputation. By characterizing these phantom movements, Nicol’s work provides a foundational framework for designing polydigital prostheses that can be controlled with cognitive simplicity and biomimetic precision, potentially revolutionizing the quality of life for arm amputees. Her most-cited paper (2017, 9 citations) and its follow-up (2019, 3 citations) have collectively shaped the discourse on non-invasive, natural control strategies, offering a pathway toward prostheses that feel like an extension of the body. Nicol’s research is notable for its direct clinical relevance, bridging the gap between neural motor planning and device functionality, and her findings are increasingly referenced in the development of next-generation bionic limbs.
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