Samantha Wagner
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Dr. Samantha Wagner is a leading researcher in haptic neurorehabilitation and virtual reality (VR) for upper limb paralysis, with a focus on restoring motor and sensory function to improve daily living. Her most-cited work, the 2016 review "Haptic Neurorehabilitation and Virtual Reality for Upper Limb Paralysis," has garnered 43 citations and critically examines how traditional therapy methods fall short by emphasizing motor recovery alone. Wagner argues that future interventions must integrate haptic feedback and immersive VR to address sensory loss, a key barrier to functional independence. Her contributions have shaped the design of next-generation rehabilitation systems that combine tactile stimulation with virtual environments, enabling patients to practice real-world tasks in a safe, engaging setting. By bridging engineering and clinical neuroscience, Wagner’s research offers a transformative path for thousands affected by paralysis, highlighting the potential of technology to restore not just movement, but meaningful quality of life. Her work continues to influence both rehabilitation protocols and the development of accessible, patient-centered neurorehabilitation tools.
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