Beatrice Aretz

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

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Beatrice Aretz is a researcher in assistive robotics and neural interfaces, with a primary focus on advancing myoelectric control for upper-limb prosthetics. Her work addresses the critical challenge of enabling simultaneous and proportional control of hand and wrist movements using surface electromyography (sEMG). In her most-cited paper, "Wrist and grasp myocontrol: Online validation in a goal-reaching task" (2016), Aretz pioneered methods to discriminate activation levels across multiple degrees of freedom (DOFs) in the hand and wrist, moving beyond simple on/off commands to more natural, intuitive prosthetic control. This contribution is foundational for restoring dexterous function in amputees, bridging the gap between user intent and robotic action. With 6 citations, her research has influenced the development of real-time myocontrol systems, validated through goal-reaching tasks that mimic daily activities. Aretz’s work stands out for its practical, user-centered approach, emphasizing online validation to ensure clinical relevance. Her achievements highlight a commitment to improving quality of life through smarter, more responsive assistive technologies, making her a notable voice in the evolving field of neural-machine interfaces.