Gregorij Kurillo

University of California, Berkeley, University of Ljubljana

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Gregorij Kurillo is a researcher whose work lies at the intersection of human motor control, virtual reality, and rehabilitation engineering. His primary research areas include the biomechanics of grasping, the development of haptic interfaces for virtual environments, and the quantitative assessment of hand function. Kurillo’s major contributions center on the design and validation of novel isometric finger devices—such as the 3By6 and the Multi-Fingered Grasping device—that enable realistic simulation and measurement of multi-fingered forces during virtual grasping and manipulation. His foundational paper on the static analysis of two-fingered grips (2002, 5 citations) established assessment methods for precision grips like the nippers and tip pinch, with direct applications in hand therapy. His most cited work, “Assessment of reach-to-grasp trajectories toward stationary objects” (2011, 24 citations), provides key insights into the kinematics of human prehension. Kurillo’s research has been instrumental in bridging engineering and clinical practice, offering tools for evaluating motor impairments and designing assistive technologies. His achievements include pioneering force-measuring devices that have informed both virtual reality interaction and rehabilitation protocols, making his work highly relevant for students and researchers in biomechanics, robotics, and human-computer interaction.