Jessica Gantenbein
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About
Jessica Gantenbein is a leading researcher at the intersection of assistive robotics and human-centered design, specializing in wearable robotic hand and upper-limb orthoses for individuals with neuromotor impairments, particularly spinal cord injury. Her work focuses on solving one of the most critical challenges in assistive technology: robust, intuitive intention detection that enables users to control robotic devices seamlessly in daily life. Gantenbein’s major contributions include pioneering the use of force myography for direct control of hand orthoses and developing sensor gloves that reliably detect grasp intention. Her scoping review on intention detection strategies (47 citations) has become a foundational resource for the field, systematically addressing usability and real-world application gaps. Through rigorous mixed-methods usability evaluations (21 citations), she has demonstrated that functional benefit alone is insufficient—user experience and daily-life integration are paramount. Gantenbein’s research has directly advanced the design of assistive robotic orthoses, moving them from lab prototypes toward practical, user-validated tools that restore independence and quality of life for people with hand impairment.
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