Harry Stuyt
Papers
6
Total Citations
127
H-Index
4
About
Harry Stuyt is a pioneering researcher in assistive robotics, with a career dedicated to enhancing the independence and quality of life for individuals with upper-limb disabilities. His primary research areas include rehabilitation robotics, cost-effectiveness analysis of assistive technologies, and user-centered design for service robotic arms. Stuyt's most influential work, "Cost-Savings and Economic Benefits Due to the Assistive Robotic Manipulator (ARM)" (2005, 93 citations), provides a foundational framework for evaluating the economic viability of rehabilitation robots, demonstrating that these devices offer substantial direct and indirect cost savings alongside social and personal benefits. He further advanced the field through his work on the iArm service robot, using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) to systematically assess user needs and outcomes. Stuyt also contributed to regulatory science, proposing international standards for rehabilitation robots to streamline their path from research labs to real-world use. His holistic approach—bridging technical innovation, economic analysis, and user evaluation—has shaped how assistive robotic manipulators are developed, funded, and deployed, making him a key figure in translating robotic assistance into practical, life-changing tools.
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Top Papers
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- 214 Processes for Obtaining a “Manus” (ARM) Robot within the Netherlands14 citations · 2006
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- 5Alternative Grippers for the Assistive Robotic Manipulator (ARM)3 citations · 2005
- 6Assistive Robotic Manipulators2 citations · 2017