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Nathan Phipps is a leading researcher in soft wearable robotics, specializing in assistive technologies for human movement and rehabilitation. His work centers on designing lightweight, textile-based robotic systems that enhance mobility and prevent injury, with a particular focus on the shoulder and lower limbs. Phipps’s major contributions include the development of a soft wearable robot for the shoulder, which combines pneumatic actuators to aid individuals with neuromuscular conditions in daily tasks (182 citations). He also created the ExoBoot, a soft inflatable robotic boot that assists ankle plantarflexion during walking, notable for its low-profile, textile-based design (59 citations). His research extends to industrial applications, where a portable soft shoulder robot helps prevent injuries from repetitive overhead work (75 citations), and to pediatric rehabilitation, with a multi-robotic system for gait training. Phipps’s work has garnered over 350 citations, reflecting its impact on both clinical and occupational settings. His innovative force control methods for mechanotherapy further highlight his role in advancing soft robotics for tissue recovery, making him a key figure in the field of wearable assistive devices.