Catherine Coley
Papers
6
Total Citations
47
H-Index
5
About
Catherine Coley is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of pediatric rehabilitation and robotics, dedicated to transforming therapy for children with cerebral palsy and other neuromotor disabilities. Her core contributions center on developing user-controlled, robot-mediated rehabilitation technologies that make intensive, personalized therapy accessible in children’s homes. Coley’s flagship work includes the PedBot and PedBotHome systems—robotic ankle devices integrated with custom video games that turn therapeutic exercises into engaging play. Her most cited paper (13 citations) evaluates the subjective experience of these technologies, emphasizing the critical role of user engagement in clinical outcomes. Through pilot studies and iterative design, she has demonstrated the feasibility of home-based robotic rehabilitation, showing improvements in ankle mobility and therapy adherence. Coley’s research addresses a major gap in pediatric care by moving beyond clinic-limited treatments, offering families 24/7 access to programmed interventions. Her work has accumulated over 47 citations, reflecting its growing influence in rehabilitation engineering. By merging robotics, gaming, and patient-centered design, Coley is reshaping how children with neuromotor disabilities experience therapy—making it more frequent, effective, and enjoyable.
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- 4Robotically assisted ankle rehabilitation for pediatrics6 citations · 2016
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