Satinder Gill

University of New Brunswick, Virginia Commonwealth University

Papers

Total Citations

211

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About

Satinder Gill is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of haptics, human-computer interaction, and assistive technology. Her work fundamentally explores how kinesthetic and tactile feedback can bridge the gap between human intention and machine execution, with profound implications for rehabilitation, accessibility, and education. Gill’s most impactful contribution, “Illusory movement perception improves motor control for prosthetic hands” (2018, 201 citations), demonstrates how nonconscious kinesthetic feedback can dramatically enhance prosthetic control, offering a new paradigm for intuitive, closed-loop motor learning. She further extends haptic accessibility with the design of a “Cobot Tactile Display” (2022), a low-cost, mobile robotic system that enables blind and visually impaired users to explore virtual diagrams through touch. Most recently, her work on “Kinesthetic Feedback for Understanding Program Execution” (2023) pioneers the use of physical motion to teach abstract computational concepts, making programming more tangible for students. By translating invisible processes into felt experiences, Gill’s research not only advances fundamental science in sensorimotor integration but also creates practical tools that empower individuals with disabilities and transform STEM education. Her work stands as a compelling model for human-centered engineering that prioritizes embodied cognition.