Kristin Sletta
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About
Kristin Sletta is a leading researcher in the field of assistive rehabilitation technology, with a primary focus on wearable soft-robotic devices designed to restore hand function in older adults and stroke survivors. Her work bridges the gap between clinical rehabilitation and daily living, demonstrating how soft robotics can provide meaningful support for grip strength and motor function during everyday tasks. Sletta’s most influential study, a pilot randomized controlled trial on home rehabilitation using the soft-robotic ironHand glove (84 citations), showed that patients could improve hand function through intensive, task-specific training outside clinical settings. Her earlier work evaluated the glove’s effect on functional performance in older adults (32 citations) and explored its potential for post-stroke recovery (11 citations), establishing a proof-of-principle for prolonged use. By pioneering accessible, wearable solutions that empower users to regain independence, Sletta has made a significant impact on the intersection of robotics, geriatric care, and neurorehabilitation. Her research not only advances assistive technology but also sets the stage for scalable, home-based interventions that can transform quality of life for aging and disabled populations.
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