Sebastian Becker

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Sebastian Becker is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation engineering, with a core focus on developing hybrid robotic systems to restore upper limb function after stroke. His major contributions lie in the innovative integration of functional electrical stimulation (FES) with passive exoskeletons, creating closed-loop therapies that combine robotic support with EMG-triggered neuroprosthetic control. This approach, central to the European RETRAINER project, enables stroke survivors to actively engage in arm training by using their own muscle signals to initiate stimulation, thereby promoting neuroplasticity and motor recovery. Becker’s seminal 2019 paper, “A Hybrid Robotic System for Arm Training of Stroke Survivors,” has garnered 48 citations, while his 2017 work on the combined action of a passive exoskeleton and EMG-controlled neuroprosthesis has been cited 34 times, underscoring the field’s recognition of his contributions. His research bridges the gap between assistive robotics and neural interfaces, offering a practical, patient-driven solution for intensive, task-oriented rehabilitation. Becker’s work is not only technically rigorous but also clinically grounded, making him a pivotal figure in advancing evidence-based stroke rehabilitation technologies.

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1. 1
   A Hybrid Robotic System for Arm Training of Stroke Survivors: Concept and First Evaluation

   48 citations · 2019
2. 2
   The combined action of a passive exoskeleton and an EMG-controlled neuroprosthesis for upper limb stroke rehabilitation: First results of the RETRAINER project

   34 citations · 2017

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