Ananda Sidarta
Papers
10
Total Citations
96
H-Index
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About
Ananda Sidarta is a leading researcher at the intersection of neurorehabilitation, human motor learning, and assistive robotics. His work centers on understanding how the brain encodes and uses somatosensory information—particularly proprioception and kinesthesia—to guide movement and recovery after neurological injury. Sidarta has made major contributions to the development of personalized, technology-driven rehabilitation systems for stroke survivors. He pioneered the integration of multimodal brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) combining EEG and fNIRS with soft robotic gloves, enabling closed-loop, intention-driven therapy that adapts to individual neural and motor states. His research also introduced shared control frameworks for robotic wheelchairs that predict user intent, enhancing autonomy for individuals with mobility impairments. With over 90 citations across his most-cited works, Sidarta’s impact is reflected in studies on somatosensory working memory in reinforcement-based motor learning and clinical surveys revealing the under-treatment of sensory impairments post-stroke. Notably, his Act.Sens robotic retraining protocol and the TAILOR digital biomarker platform represent pioneering efforts to translate laboratory insights into scalable, evidence-based clinical tools. Sidarta’s work is shaping the future of personalized, sensorimotor neurorehabilitation.
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- 1Somatosensory working memory in human reinforcement-based motor learning47 citations · 2018
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- 7Healthcare reimagined: Carebots from hospital to home2 citations · 2025
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