Sarah Gans
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Sarah Gans is a leading researcher at the intersection of rehabilitation robotics and human motor control, with a primary focus on sensorimotor rehabilitation and locomotor embodiment. Her most influential work, "Exploiting telerobotics for sensorimotor rehabilitation: a locomotor embodiment" (2021, 9 citations), introduces a novel paradigm that leverages telerobotic systems to allow therapists to remotely guide and modulate locomotor assistance during treadmill training. This contribution addresses a critical limitation of traditional robotic rehabilitation—the loss of human judgment and adaptability—by enabling trainers to physically embody the patient's movements through a robotic interface. Gans’s research demonstrates how telerobotics can preserve the therapist’s experiential expertise while reducing physical strain, effectively bridging the gap between manual therapy and automated robotic systems. Her work has significant implications for designing more intuitive, human-centered rehabilitation technologies that enhance neuroplasticity and functional recovery. By redefining the role of the therapist in robotic rehabilitation, Gans is shaping the future of sensorimotor recovery for individuals with locomotor impairments, making her a key voice in the field of rehabilitation engineering.
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