Selina Weber
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Selina Weber is a leading researcher at the intersection of assistive robotics, human-machine interaction, and disability studies. Her work critically examines how advanced assistive technologies (AAT)—from powered prostheses to exoskeletons—are designed, evaluated, and adopted in real-world contexts. She is perhaps best known for her landmark 2022 survey on the influence of CYBATHLON, the international competition for pilots with disabilities using advanced assistive devices. In this highly cited work (21 citations), Weber demonstrated how competitive events like CYBATHLON accelerate both technological innovation and public acceptance of AAT, bridging the gap between laboratory prototypes and everyday usability. Her research uniquely combines technical rigor with a deep understanding of user-centered design, emphasizing that true progress requires not just sophisticated robotics but also social and ethical integration. Weber’s contributions have shaped how engineers and policymakers think about the co-evolution of technology and human capability. Her work continues to inspire students and researchers to consider not only what assistive technologies can do, but how they can be meaningfully adopted to improve quality of life for people with disabilities.
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