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Tammy NG is a pioneering researcher in the field of human-machine interaction and sensorimotor augmentation, with a focus on how the brain integrates artificial body parts. Her key research areas include motor learning, somatosensory feedback, and the development of augmentative robotic interfaces that extend human capabilities beyond natural anatomy. In her highly influential 2021 study, "Somatosensory signals from the controllers of an extra robotic finger support motor learning," NG demonstrated that intrinsic sensory signals from the body parts used to control an additional robotic finger can facilitate motor learning, even without explicit artificial feedback. This work challenges traditional assumptions about the necessity of direct sensory stimulation for prosthetic control, suggesting that the brain can repurpose natural proprioceptive cues to master novel appendages. With 2 citations, this foundational paper is gaining traction among researchers exploring embodied cognition and neuroprosthetics. NG’s contributions are notable for bridging robotics, neuroscience, and psychology, offering a cost-effective pathway for designing intuitive augmentative devices. Her research holds profound implications for rehabilitation, assistive technology, and the future of human enhancement.
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