Laura A. Prosser
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About
Laura A. Prosser is a leading researcher in pediatric rehabilitation engineering, specializing in early detection and intervention for infants at risk of neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly cerebral palsy (CP). Her work bridges biomechanics, robotics, and developmental science to quantify how infants learn to move. Prosser’s major contributions include developing sensorized toys and robotic platforms—such as a 4-degree-of-freedom pediatric simulator—to objectively measure infant-toy physical interactions in natural play environments. Her 2017 study on quantifying infant interactions using sensorized toys (16 citations) laid groundwork for non-invasive, early assessment tools. She also leads a landmark study protocol on locomotor learning in infants at high risk for CP (2023), addressing a critical gap in understanding how early mobility skills emerge. By comparing pre-term and full-term infants’ interactions with robotic toys, Prosser’s work aims to detect motor delays earlier than traditional clinical methods, enabling timely intervention. Her innovative use of robotics and sensorized environments has the potential to transform developmental screening, reducing lifelong disability and healthcare costs for children with CP.
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