Tiana Miller-Jackson
Papers
7
Total Citations
145
H-Index
6
About
Tiana Miller-Jackson is a pioneering researcher in soft robotics, with a focus on developing wearable assistive technologies and novel actuation methods for rehabilitation and daily living. Her major contributions include the design of a wearable soft robotic exoskeleton for hip flexion rehabilitation, which addresses the limitations of traditional rigid devices by using pliable, cost-effective materials to aid leg motion. She also advanced shoulder assistance with a 2-DOF exosuit driven by modular pneumatic fabric actuators, emulating the shoulder’s complex kinematics. Miller-Jackson introduced tubular jamming, a variable stiffening technique that enables soft robotic components to handle high-force applications without sacrificing safety, and developed shape-morphing soft pneumatic actuators for two-dimensional motion. Her work on the Exosleeve further targets activities of daily living, while the STAS assembly achieves high torque output through antagonistic actuation. With over 145 citations across her key publications, her research has significantly impacted rehabilitation robotics and soft actuator design. Notably, she simplified soft robot fabrication using adhesive-backed fabrics, reducing manufacturing complexity. Miller-Jackson’s innovations bridge the gap between compliance and strength, making soft robotics more practical for real-world, high-force applications.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1A Wearable Soft Robotic Exoskeleton for Hip Flexion Rehabilitation38 citations · 2022
- 2A 2-DOF Shoulder Exosuit Driven by Modular, Pneumatic, Fabric Actuators26 citations · 2020
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- 7Simplifying Soft Robots Through Adhesive-backed Fabrics3 citations · 2019