Alastair Cozens

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Alastair Cozens is a leading researcher in rehabilitation robotics, with a focus on developing innovative technologies to enhance stroke recovery. His work centers on the design and clinical application of robotic systems that provide intensive, assistive upper-limb therapy for stroke survivors, addressing the critical gap between patient need and limited therapist resources. Cozens’ major contribution is the development of the Intelligent Pneumatic Arm Movement (iPAM) system, a dual robotic platform that delivers coordinated, pneumatically-actuated exercise to the shoulder and elbow. His pioneering research, supported by an NHS New and Emerging Applications of Technologies (NEAT) grant, demonstrated the feasibility of combining iPAM with functional electrical stimulation to enable whole-arm rehabilitation, including hand movements. With over 96 total citations, his most influential work—including the 2007 paper “User involvement in developing Rehabilitation Robotic devices” (47 citations)—underscores his commitment to user-centered design. Cozens’ proof-of-concept studies have laid essential groundwork for scalable, time-efficient robotic therapy, making him a key figure in advancing post-stroke motor recovery.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   User involvement in developing Rehabilitation Robotic devices: An essential requirement

   47 citations · 2007
2. 2
   Initial patient testing of iPAM - a robotic system for Stroke rehabilitation

   30 citations · 2007
3. 3
   A proof of concept study investigating the feasibility of combining iPAM robot assisted rehabilitation with functional electrical stimulation to deliver whole arm exercise in stroke survivors

   9 citations · 2015
4. 4
   From Single to Dual Robotic Therapy: A Review of the Development Process of iPAM

   5 citations · 2006
5. 5
   Development of a Dual Robotic System for Upper-Limb Stroke Rehabilitation

   5 citations · 2005

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