Edward P. Washabaugh
University of Michigan–Ann Arbor, Wayne State University, Michigan Medicine
Papers
11
Total Citations
317
H-Index
9
About
Edward P. Washabaugh is a leading researcher in rehabilitation robotics, with a focus on developing low-cost, accessible technologies for restoring upper and lower extremity function after neurological injury. His work addresses critical challenges in post-stroke and cerebral palsy rehabilitation, particularly the phenomenon of "motor slacking"—where patients unconsciously reduce effort during robotic therapy. Washabaugh pioneered the use of passive and semi-passive robotic systems, including a portable rehabilitation robot for upper-extremity functional resistance training (73 citations) and a wearable resistive robot that facilitates locomotor adaptations during gait (32 citations). His innovative application of eddy current braking for functional strength training during gait (36 citations) and self-powered robots to reduce motor slacking (25 citations) represent significant advances in task-specific training. Washabaugh also demonstrated that reliable kinematic gait assessments are feasible using low-cost webcam technology (70 and 28 citations), making rehabilitation monitoring more accessible. His recent work includes human-centered design of a soft exosuit for post-stroke gait rehabilitation (10 citations). With over 300 total citations, Washabaugh’s contributions are shaping the future of affordable, effective robotic rehabilitation.
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Top Papers
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- 2A low cost real-time motion tracking approach using webcam technology70 citations · 2014
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- 4A wearable resistive robot facilitates locomotor adaptations during gait32 citations · 2018
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- 7A Semi-passive Planar Manipulandum for Upper-Extremity Rehabilitation17 citations · 2018
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