Martijn Buijze

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Martijn Buijze is a researcher focused on the intersection of rehabilitation robotics and novel mechanical transmission design. His work in neurorehabilitation addresses a critical need for stroke survivors, where he developed a damper-driven robotic end-point manipulator for functional rehabilitation exercises. This device offers a safe, low-power solution for reach training, providing weight compensation and gentle assistance—a significant departure from bulky, high-force robotic systems. His 2014 paper on this topic has garnered 35 citations, reflecting its relevance in the assistive robotics community. In parallel, Buijze has made notable contributions to mechanical engineering with the invention of the Dual-Hemi Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), a power-split based system designed to unlock the full potential of CVTs in robotics by offering high efficiency and a broad transformation ratio. This 2017 work, with 7 citations, lays the groundwork for more adaptable and energy-efficient robotic actuation. Buijze’s dual expertise in clinical rehabilitation and advanced mechanism design positions him as a versatile engineer, bridging human-centered robotics with fundamental mechanical innovation.