Jamal Spraggins

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Jamal Spraggins is a leading researcher in rehabilitation engineering and assistive technology, with a primary focus on robotic exoskeletons for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). His major contributions center on translating laboratory-based robotic devices into real-world clinical and community settings, bridging the gap between engineering innovation and practical rehabilitation. Spraggins is best known for his landmark study, "Experience of Robotic Exoskeleton Use at Four Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems Centers" (2018, 70 citations), which provided critical insights into clinician training strategies, device usability, and patient outcomes across multiple SCI centers. This work has shaped best practices for integrating exoskeletons into therapy and wellness programs. Beyond this, his research has advanced understanding of how robotic gait training affects mobility, cardiovascular health, and psychological well-being in SCI populations. With over 70 citations on his most influential paper, Spraggins’ work has become foundational for clinicians and engineers developing next-generation wearable robotics. His achievements include collaborations with the Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems network and contributions to national guidelines for exoskeleton deployment, making him a key voice in the movement toward accessible, evidence-based robotic rehabilitation.