Corien D. M. Nikamp
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About
Corien D. M. Nikamp’s research sits at the intersection of rehabilitation engineering and assistive robotics, with a focused mission to restore hand function in individuals with impaired grip strength. Her major contribution is the clinical validation of wearable soft-robotic gloves—specifically, devices that provide “assist-as-needed” support during daily activities. Through a series of clinical studies, including a multicenter trial (iHand), she has demonstrated that six weeks of home-based glove use can lead to measurable improvements in hand strength and function, even when the glove is not worn. Her 2024 paper on therapy effects after home use of a soft-robotic glove has already garnered 15 citations, while her protocol for the iHand trial has accumulated 10 citations, reflecting the field’s growing interest in non-invasive, wearable solutions. Nikamp’s work is notable for its rigorous, patient-centered design—testing real-world use rather than lab-based tasks—and for providing interim evidence that assistive robotics can double as therapeutic tools. Her findings offer a promising path for stroke survivors, arthritis patients, and others with hand weakness, positioning her as a key figure in translating soft robotics from engineering prototypes into clinically meaningful interventions.
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