Dina Al-Shamkhani

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Dina Al-Shamkhani is a researcher focused on the intersection of soft robotics and medical rehabilitation, with a particular emphasis on wearable technologies for lower-limb therapy. Her work centers on designing comfortable, adaptable robotic systems that assist in ankle and foot rehabilitation, addressing the critical need for patient-friendly devices that can be used both in clinical settings and at home. Her most-cited paper, "Soft robot for ankle rehabilitation" (2023, 6 citations), explores the use of pneumatic muscles and pliable materials to create robots with lifelike flexibility, enabling gentle human-robot interaction and dexterous movement. This builds on her earlier contribution, "The Wearable Foot Rehabilitation Soft Robot" (2021, 4 citations), which introduced a lightweight, size-adjustable device suitable for a wide range of adult patients. Al-Shamkhani’s research is notable for its practical approach to rehabilitation engineering, prioritizing ease of use for both physiotherapists and patients. By integrating advanced control systems with soft, comfortable materials, she is helping to pave the way for more accessible and effective robotic therapy solutions, making her work a valuable resource for students and researchers in biomedical engineering and rehabilitation robotics.