Sneh Anand

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, All India Institute of Medical Sciences

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Sneh Anand is a pioneering researcher in the fields of rehabilitation robotics and biomedical instrumentation, with a focus on developing low-cost, accessible technologies for clinical and surgical applications. Her major contributions include the design of a robotic exoskeleton for post-stroke neuro-rehabilitation of the wrist and fingers, specifically tailored for low-resource settings. This work, cited 41 times, demonstrates how electromechanical systems can deliver repeatable, reproducible exercise therapy to stroke survivors by simultaneously mobilizing the wrist and metacarpophalangeal joints. Anand also made early, impactful advances in surgical robotics with her 1992 paper on tremor compensation for microsurgery, cited 12 times, which introduced a novel position-sensing and feedback scheme to suppress hand tremors during delicate procedures. This system allows surgeons to maintain full control while an assistive device stabilizes their hand—a foundational concept in robotic-assisted surgery. Her work bridges engineering and clinical practice, emphasizing affordability and practicality. Anand’s research has influenced both rehabilitation engineering and surgical precision, making her a notable figure in assistive and interventional robotics.