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Okan Olgac is a leading researcher in upper extremity prosthetics, with a focus on bridging the gap between emerging technologies and the real-world needs of individuals with limb loss or congenital limb difference. His most-cited work, a 2016 study on user perspectives, directly challenges the field by documenting how current prostheses fail to meet user needs, citing high rejection rates, non-wear, and persistent pain. By centering the voices of prosthesis users, Olgac has helped shift the conversation toward user-driven design, particularly for dexterous, sensorized robotic limbs. His research has garnered 38 citations, reflecting its influence on both engineers and clinicians. Olgac’s work is notable for its human-centered approach, ensuring that technological innovation—such as advanced osseointegration and neural control—does not outpace the practical, daily requirements of amputees. For students and researchers, Olgac exemplifies how critical user feedback can steer the development of more functional, accepted, and life-changing prosthetic solutions.
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