Juliet A. M. Haarman

About

Juliet A. M. Haarman is a leading researcher in the field of rehabilitation robotics, with a primary focus on restoring balance and gait function in chronic stroke survivors. Her work uniquely bridges the gap between clinical practice and engineering, aiming to design robotic systems that can replicate the nuanced, intuitive support provided by human physical therapists. Haarman’s major contributions include the development of the TIBAR (Therapist Inspired Balance Assisting Robot), a device engineered to deliver targeted pelvis perturbations during walking. Her foundational studies, such as those analyzing paretic versus non-paretic stepping responses and quantifying the corrective forces applied by therapists, have provided critical, data-driven insights for robotic control algorithms. With over 74 citations across her key publications, her work has significantly shaped the understanding of how to automate balance assistance. Notably, her systematic review comparing ‘patient-in-charge’ versus ‘device-in-charge’ support strategies has become a cornerstone for designing more effective, patient-centered robotic gait training, directly informing the next generation of assistive technologies that aim to increase training intensity and efficiency in neurorehabilitation.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Paretic versus non-paretic stepping responses following pelvis perturbations in walking chronic-stage stroke survivors

   28 citations · 2017
2. 2
   Manual physical balance assistance of therapists during gait training of stroke survivors: characteristics and predicting the timing

   19 citations · 2017
3. 3
   The effect of ‘device-in-charge’ versus ‘patient-in-charge’ support during robotic gait training on walking ability and balance in chronic stroke survivors: A systematic review

   16 citations · 2016
4. 4
   TIBAR: Therapist Inspired Balance Assisting Robot

   11 citations · 2017

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