Victoria Lent
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Victoria Lent’s research lies at the intersection of rehabilitation robotics and assistive technology, with a primary focus on improving mobility and quality of life for wheelchair users with trunk impairments. Her most cited work, “Kinematic Validation of a Robotic Exoskeleton for Assisting Seated Pelvic Movements by Wheelchair Users with Trunk Impairments” (2022), addresses a critical gap in assistive design: while passive supports like straps restrict user movement, Lent’s robotic exoskeleton actively enables controlled pelvic motion, preserving both stability and mobility. This contribution is foundational for developing next-generation, user-responsive seating systems. Though her citation count is still growing—reflecting the emerging nature of her field—her work has already been recognized for its practical impact, earning her early career accolades and invitations to present at major rehabilitation engineering conferences. Lent’s research is particularly notable for its human-centered validation approach, ensuring that technological advances translate directly into real-world benefits for individuals with severe trunk control deficits.
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