Megan Clarke

About

Megan Clarke is a leading researcher in soft wearable robotics, with a focus on rehabilitation and assistive technologies for individuals with neurological injuries. Her work centers on developing lightweight, inflatable robotic systems that enhance upper-extremity function and reduce caregiver fatigue. Clarke’s major contributions include the design of a soft wearable robot for reducing therapist fatigue during severe stroke rehabilitation, and a soft robotic glove that improves grasp function for people with spinal cord injury—both published in 2020 and garnering 96 and 78 citations, respectively. Her 2021 paper on sensing and control of multi-joint soft wearable robots (67 citations) advanced portability and flexibility in assistive devices, while her 2019 work on an integrated soft robotic glove with intuitive grasping assistance (60 citations) demonstrated real-world applicability. Clarke’s innovations combine textile actuators, soft sensors, and intelligent control systems, enabling natural, intuitive assistance for daily living tasks. Her research has significant impact on rehabilitation engineering, offering scalable solutions that improve independence and quality of life for individuals with severe motor impairments.

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1. 1
   Inflatable Soft Wearable Robot for Reducing Therapist Fatigue During Upper Extremity Rehabilitation in Severe Stroke

   96 citations · 2020
2. 2
   Improving Grasp Function After Spinal Cord Injury With a Soft Robotic Glove

   78 citations · 2020
3. 3
   Sensing and Control of a Multi-Joint Soft Wearable Robot for Upper-Limb Assistance and Rehabilitation

   67 citations · 2021
4. 4
   Soft Robotic Glove with Integrated Sensing for Intuitive Grasping Assistance Post Spinal Cord Injury

   60 citations · 2019

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