Katherine A. Strausser
University of California, Berkeley, Ekso Bionics (United States)
Papers
6
Total Citations
414
H-Index
5
About
Katherine A. Strausser is a pioneering robotics engineer whose career has centered on restoring mobility to individuals with spinal cord injuries and neurological impairments through the development of wearable exoskeleton technology. Her most influential work focuses on Human Machine Interface (HMI) design for mobile medical exoskeletons, exploring how users with mobility disorders can intuitively command robotic systems to stand, walk, and sit independently — research that has collectively garnered over 400 citations. Her early contributions to the eLEGS exoskeleton project, which features actuated hip and knee joints that guide users through natural gait patterns, established foundational principles still referenced in the field today. Strausser's work extends beyond mechanical locomotion into sensory augmentation; her later research on vibrotactile feedback devices integrated with the EksoGT™ robotic exoskeleton investigates how artificial sensory cues can compensate for impaired proprioception, aiding balance rehabilitation in clinical settings. By bridging mechanical engineering, human factors, and rehabilitation science, Strausser has made meaningful contributions to improving quality of life for the millions of individuals worldwide living with paralysis and neuromuscular disorders.
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- 3Mobile Exoskeleton for Spinal Cord Injury: Development and Testing63 citations · 2011
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