Gerdienke B. Prange-Lasonder
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About
Gerdienke B. Prange-Lasonder is a leading researcher at the intersection of rehabilitation robotics, wearable assistive technology, and human-robot interaction safety. Her work centers on developing and evaluating soft-robotic devices to restore hand and limb function in stroke survivors and older adults, as well as establishing rigorous safety frameworks for rehabilitation and collaborative robots. Prange-Lasonder is perhaps best known for her pioneering work on the soft-robotic glove systems—including the HandinMind and ironHand platforms—demonstrating their feasibility and therapeutic potential across clinical and home settings, with studies accumulating over 250 citations collectively. Her 2021 reviews on rehabilitation robot safety assessment and human-robot collaboration standards (99 and 98 citations, respectively) have become key references for researchers and engineers navigating this rapidly evolving field. Her systematic investigation of adverse events in gait robots and exoskeleton misalignment further underscores her commitment to patient safety. Beyond device development, Prange-Lasonder has contributed to shaping European neurorehabilitation practice through collaborative consensus work within the EU COST Action Network on Robotics for Neurorehabilitation. With over 570 total citations across her most-cited works, her research meaningfully bridges technology development, clinical application, and safety governance—making her an essential voice for anyone entering the field of rehabilitation robotics.
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