Samir Belagaje
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About
Samir Belagaje is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, specializing in developing assistive technologies for stroke survivors with severe upper extremity impairment. His work bridges robotics, human-machine interfaces, and clinical therapy to restore function and quality of life. Belagaje’s major contributions include pioneering the use of a tongue-driven exoskeleton for rehabilitation, a novel approach that bypasses traditional muscle control deficits. In his 2016 feasibility study (17 citations), he demonstrated that tongue-controlled robotic therapy could enable goal-oriented wrist and hand rehabilitation in patients with profound weakness. His 2017 pilot study (9 citations) further quantified improvements in upper extremity function and quality of life using the Tongue Drive System-HM, highlighting a paradigm shift for those with limited voluntary movement. With over 26 combined citations, Belagaje’s work is foundational for non-invasive, patient-driven rehabilitation. Notable achievements include translating engineering innovations into practical clinical tools, offering new hope for chronic stroke survivors who often face few therapy options. His research continues to shape the future of accessible, high-impact neurorehabilitation.
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