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About
Dr. Kinga Andrea Major is a leading researcher at the intersection of rehabilitation robotics and neurology, whose work is transforming how we understand and apply robotic therapy for patients with neurological diseases. Her primary research focuses on human-robot interaction modalities for upper limb rehabilitation, particularly following stroke, and the safety and efficacy of robotic systems in clinical settings. A major contribution is her development of fuzzy logic-based risk assessment frameworks for parallel robots used in elbow and wrist rehabilitation, directly addressing critical safety concerns in medical robotics. Her comparative studies, which have garnered significant attention, demonstrate the measurable impact of robotic versus classical physical therapy on muscle strength and ranges of motion, providing robust evidence for the integration of robotics into standard care. With her most-cited paper on human-robot interaction modalities accumulating 38 citations, and her work on the multimodal neurophysiological approach to robotic rehabilitation reaching 35 citations, Dr. Major’s research is widely recognized for bridging engineering and clinical practice. Her notable achievements include pioneering the use of goniometry and dynamometry to assess the efficiency of transcranial magnetic stimulation in progressive supranuclear palsy, showcasing her commitment to advancing rehabilitation for complex neurological conditions.
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- 5Ranges of motion as basis for robot-assisted poststroke rehabilitation22 citations · 2016
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