Mobina Masaei
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Dr. Mobina Masaei is pioneering the next generation of wearable assistive technology at the intersection of soft robotics and pediatric rehabilitation. Her primary research focuses on developing comfortable, unobtrusive robotic orthoses powered by dielectric elastomer artificial muscles—a novel approach that replaces rigid, passive braces with soft, adaptive systems. Her landmark 2024 paper, "DE-AFO: A Robotic Ankle Foot Orthosis for Children with Cerebral Palsy Powered by Dielectric Elastomer Artificial Muscle," has already garnered 16 citations, signaling its transformative potential in addressing the long-standing stagnation in ankle foot orthosis design. By engineering a lightweight, compliant robotic AFO that can actively assist gait in children with neurological disorders, Dr. Masaei directly tackles the unmet needs of pediatric patients and their caregivers. Her work represents a paradigm shift from decades-old passive bracing to intelligent, muscle-like actuation, promising improved mobility, comfort, and functional outcomes. This achievement not only advances soft robotics but also holds profound implications for inclusive, child-centered rehabilitation technology.
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