Herbert F. Jelinek
Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Charles Sturt University
Papers
10
Total Citations
49
H-Index
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About
Herbert F. Jelinek is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of neurorehabilitation, robotics, and physiological monitoring. His work centers on developing intelligent, adaptive robotic systems—particularly exoskeletons and supernumerary robotic fingers—to restore mobility and function in stroke survivors and individuals with neurological injuries. Jelinek’s major contributions include designing frameworks for cable-driven lower limb rehabilitation exoskeletons and demonstrating how heart rate asymmetry and EEG-based cortical connectivity can quantify a patient’s cognitive engagement and emotional state during robot-assisted therapy. His research has shown that adaptive difficulty, serious games, and real-time physiological feedback can optimize rehabilitation outcomes. With over 45 citations across his most influential papers, Jelinek’s impact is evident in studies spanning balance perturbations, cognitive load assessment, and dynamic difficulty adaptation. Notably, his 2025 work on supernumerary fingers explores how these devices affect cognitive function during daily living tasks, while his 2024 studies use graph theory to map brain region involvement. Jelinek’s interdisciplinary approach—merging robotics, neuroscience, and psychophysiology—positions him as a key figure in advancing personalized, closed-loop neurorehabilitation technologies.
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- 2Heart rate asymmetry and emotional response to robot-assist task challenges in post-stroke patients7 citations · 2011
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- 4Human balance responses to perturbations in the horizontal plane5 citations · 2014
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