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About
Lucas Fonseca is a researcher dedicated to restoring movement and independence for individuals with severe paralysis, particularly those living with tetraplegia resulting from spinal cord injury. His work lies at the intersection of neurorehabilitation, neural engineering, and assistive technology. Fonseca’s most significant contribution is his 2019 study on assisted grasping, which demonstrates how residual muscle contraction and movement can be harnessed to improve control of robotic or neuroprosthetic hands. This work, cited 27 times, offers a practical pathway for enhancing daily living activities without requiring invasive procedures. He has also advanced the field by investigating upper limb movement classification as a potential interface for neuroprostheses (2018, 5 citations), and by outlining key challenges in neurorehabilitation and neural engineering (2015, 8 citations). Through these efforts, Fonseca is helping to bridge the gap between neural signals and functional assistance, providing hope for more intuitive, accessible control of assistive devices. His research is particularly valuable for students and engineers seeking to develop user-centered solutions that leverage the body’s own residual capabilities.
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- 2Challenges in Neurorehabilitation and Neural Engineering8 citations · 2015
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