David T. Kluger
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David T. Kluger is a leading figure in neuroprosthetics, specializing in the restoration of motor control and sensory feedback for individuals with upper-limb amputations. His most impactful work, published in 2017 with 223 citations, demonstrates the first successful use of multiple Utah Slanted Electrode Arrays (USEAs) implanted in residual peripheral arm nerves to restore intuitive motor control, proprioception, and cutaneous sensation in humans. This breakthrough enabled closed-loop control of advanced robotic hands, far surpassing the previous limitations of 3 degrees of freedom and 2 sensory percepts. Kluger’s research also pioneers the use of virtual reality as a platform for functional evaluations of closed-loop neuromyoelectric control, as shown in his 2019 paper (40 citations). By overcoming practical hardware complications, his work accelerates the clinical translation of neuroprostheses. Kluger’s contributions are pivotal in bridging the gap between sophisticated robotic technology and natural, intuitive human-machine interaction, offering new hope for amputees seeking restored limb function and sensory experience.
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