Ulrike Leipscher

Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e. V. (DLR)

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Ulrike Leipscher is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of assistive robotics and human-machine interaction, with a primary focus on electromyography (EMG)-based control systems. Her work centers on developing intuitive, wearable interfaces that translate muscle signals into precise commands for robotic devices, addressing critical needs in both rehabilitation and space exploration. Leipscher’s most impactful contribution is the EDAN system (46 citations), an EMG-controlled daily assistant designed to restore independence for individuals with physical disabilities caused by neuromuscular diseases, strokes, or injuries. She further advanced the field with a novel labeling approach for proportional EMG control (12 citations), enabling more natural and nuanced commanding of complex systems like multi-fingered robotic hands. Notably, Leipscher has extended her research beyond terrestrial applications, exploring EMG-based teleoperation for weightless environments (11 citations), where her compact, wearable interfaces could revolutionize astronaut-robot collaboration during future space missions. Her work bridges the gap between clinical rehabilitation and cutting-edge aerospace technology, demonstrating how bio-signal processing can empower users across the most challenging environments—from daily living assistance to extraterrestrial exploration.