Pavithra Thangavel
National University of Singapore, Vellore Institute of Technology University
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3
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78
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About
Pavithra Thangavel is a researcher at the forefront of rehabilitation robotics, dedicated to restoring mobility and improving quality of life for individuals with lower limb disabilities. Her work primarily focuses on the intersection of mechanical design, actuation, and control strategies for robotic exoskeletons and functional electrical stimulation (FES) systems. Thangavel’s most impactful contribution is her comprehensive review on hybrid FES–robotic gait rehabilitation technologies, which has garnered 57 citations and serves as a foundational resource for engineers and clinicians seeking to integrate these approaches for more effective therapy. She has also made significant strides in developing a robotic knee exoskeleton for walking assistance, exploring connectivity topology in EEG signals to enable brain-machine interfaces—a paper with 19 citations that hints at her interest in neural control. Additionally, her work on the biomechanical effects of robot-assisted walking, though with fewer citations, demonstrates her commitment to understanding how these devices alter knee joint kinematics and muscle activation patterns, directly informing more natural and effective rehabilitation protocols. Through her research, Thangavel is actively reducing the physical strain on both patients and therapists, paving the way for smarter, more intuitive assistive technologies.
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