S. Sofana Reka

Vellore Institute of Technology University

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About

Dr. S. Sofana Reka is a leading researcher at the intersection of biomedical engineering, robotics, and intelligent control systems. Her primary research areas include rehabilitation robotics, human-machine interfaces, and the application of bio-signal processing for assistive technologies. Dr. Reka’s most significant contribution is her pioneering work on integrating Electromyography (EMG) signals with mobile robotic platforms for therapeutic applications. Her highly cited 2025 paper, "EMG controlled mobile robot equipped with gripper mechanism for fine motor skills training in rehabilitation," introduces a novel system where muscle activity directly controls a robot equipped with a 3D-modelled gripper. This innovation enables precise, adaptive training for patients recovering fine motor skills, directly translating physiological effort into robotic action. This work, which has already garnered 5 citations, represents a critical step forward in personalized, closed-loop rehabilitation. Dr. Reka’s research is distinguished by its practical focus on creating tangible, patient-centric devices that bridge the gap between neural intent and physical movement, establishing her as a key figure in the future of assistive robotics and neurorehabilitation.

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🏆 Most Cited Paper
EMG controlled mobile robot equipped with gripper mechanism for fine motor skills training in rehabilitation
5 citations · 2025
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2025 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 2
🏛 Institutions: Vellore Institute of Technology University

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