Joseph E. Barton

University of Maryland, Baltimore, Baltimore VA Medical Center

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Joseph E. Barton is a leading researcher in rehabilitation robotics, with a primary focus on developing innovative technologies to restore motor function after neurological injury, particularly stroke. His major contributions center on the design and clinical application of the "Anklebot," a modular robotic device that assists with ankle rehabilitation. Barton’s work demonstrates how impedance-controlled robotics can be used for task-oriented locomotor training, employing a novel deficit-adjusted control approach to increase the paretic ankle’s contribution during walking. His most-cited paper, "Clinical application of a modular ankle robot for stroke rehabilitation" (2013, 40 citations), highlights the integration of neuroplasticity principles with robotic therapy to enhance recovery. A second influential study, "Anklebot-assisted locomotor training after stroke" (2013, 31 citations), establishes the feasibility of using the device as a gait training tool. By bridging engineering and clinical rehabilitation, Barton has advanced personalized, robotics-driven therapies that improve mobility and quality of life for stroke survivors. His work is a cornerstone in the growing field of neurorehabilitation technology.