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About
Hailee R. Kulich is a leading researcher in assistive robotics and rehabilitation engineering, with a focus on developing technologies to reduce caregiver injury and improve mobility for wheelchair users. Her work centers on the design, usability, and biomechanical assessment of robotic-assisted transfer devices, addressing the physical burden of dependent transfers that often leads to back pain and occupational injuries among caregivers. In her most-cited study (23 citations), she demonstrated that a novel robot-assisted transfer device significantly reduced task load demand compared to the standard Hoyer Advance, while maintaining usability. Her 2021 home-setting evaluation (15 citations) showed that six weeks of routine use improved mobility-related health outcomes and caregiver satisfaction. Kulich also pioneered muscle activation studies (6 citations) revealing that robotic devices lower caregiver muscular strain. Notably, her participatory action design approach (5 citations) involved wheelchair users and caregivers directly in engineering a powered personal transfer system, integrating a novel hospital bed with a powered wheelchair. This user-centered methodology underscores her commitment to translating lab innovations into practical, real-world solutions that enhance quality of life and safety.
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