Daniel Sticea

Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iași

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Daniel Sticea is a researcher at the forefront of neurorehabilitation engineering, with a primary focus on restoring motor function in stroke survivors through innovative assistive technologies. His most cited work, "Post-stroke hand rehabilitation using a hybrid FES-robotic glove" (2016, 7 citations), introduces a groundbreaking system that seamlessly integrates functional electrical stimulation with a robotic glove. The key innovation lies in its balanced control mechanism, which harmonizes artificial muscle activation with mechanical support to enhance hand rehabilitation. This hybrid approach addresses a critical gap in post-stroke therapy, offering a more natural and effective pathway to recovery by combining the benefits of both technologies. Sticea's contributions are particularly notable for their practical application in upper limb rehabilitation, where he has demonstrated how closed-loop control can improve patient outcomes. His work stands as a valuable resource for researchers and clinicians developing next-generation neuroprosthetics, bridging the gap between laboratory innovation and real-world therapeutic impact.