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About
Dr. Melissa Sandison is a pioneering roboticist whose work bridges rehabilitation engineering and nuclear robotics, demonstrating remarkable versatility in human-robot interaction. Her most impactful contribution is the **HandMATE** wearable robotic hand exoskeleton (48 citations), a motorized system designed for at-home stroke rehabilitation that provides powered flexion and extension assistance to each finger and thumb through linear actuators. This innovation addresses the critical need for accessible, continuous movement therapy outside clinical settings. In parallel, Dr. Sandison has made significant advances in nuclear robotics, leading the development of **symbiotic autonomous robot ecosystems** (19 citations) and **multimodal immersive digital twin platforms** (18 citations) for cyber-physical robot fleets operating in hazardous nuclear environments. Her work on remotely operated robot systems for narrow-space navigation (2025) further extends her impact in decommissioning operations. Through her research on dosage effects in robotic hand therapy (HEXORR II, 2021), she has contributed foundational knowledge to stroke rehabilitation protocols. With over 90 total citations and a research portfolio spanning assistive robotics to nuclear decommissioning, Dr. Sandison exemplifies how robotic systems can transform both medical recovery and industrial safety.
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