Sina Loewe

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Sina Loewe is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of rehabilitation robotics and advanced cardiopulmonary care. Her work focuses on developing and validating lightweight wearable robotic exoskeletons—specifically the Myosuit—to assist mobilization in patients with severe heart failure and advanced pulmonary diseases. In her landmark 2022 pilot study, Loewe demonstrated the safety, feasibility, and tolerability of robot-assisted movement therapy in 20 advanced heart failure patients, earning 13 citations and establishing a novel approach to preserving functional capacity in this fragile population. A subsequent study extended this work to lung transplantation candidates, showing similar promise with 5 citations. Loewe’s major contribution lies in proving that lightweight, exoskeleton-type robots can be safely integrated into clinical rehabilitation for patients typically excluded from conventional exercise programs due to hemodynamic instability. Her research bridges a critical gap between assistive technology and palliative care, offering a path to maintain mobility and quality of life in end-stage disease. By prioritizing patient-reported acceptability alongside clinical outcomes, Loewe has set a new standard for human-centered robotic rehabilitation, making her work essential reading for clinicians and engineers developing next-generation wearable assistive devices.