Gaizka Goikoetxea-Sotelo
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Dr. Gaizka Goikoetxea-Sotelo is a rising leader in rehabilitation robotics, specializing in the development of wearable assistive technologies for children with neurological hand impairments. His most impactful work centers on creating tailorable robotic hand orthoses (RHOs) that are fully wearable and designed for real-world use, directly addressing the critical gap between clinical prototypes and daily-life application. In his landmark 2023 case study, Dr. Goikoetxea-Sotelo demonstrated the first successful deployment of a customized RHO in a child’s home, showing significant improvements in hand function and quality of life for a patient with traumatic brain injury. This work, already garnering 5 citations, exemplifies his commitment to patient-centered design and translational research. By prioritizing comfort, adjustability, and functional support, his contributions are paving the way for accessible, non-invasive interventions that empower children to actively use their impaired limbs during daily activities. His research holds profound implications for pediatric neurorehabilitation, offering a tangible path from lab-based concepts to transformative home-based therapies.
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