Carmen Ng
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2
Total Citations
45
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About
Carmen Ng’s research sits at the intersection of neurorehabilitation and human-technology interaction, exploring how robotic and digital systems can restore and reshape human capabilities. Her most impactful work investigates the clinical efficacy of EMG-biofeedback robotic-assisted body weight supported treadmill training for individuals with subacute spinal cord injuries. In a randomized controlled trial that has garnered 43 citations, Ng demonstrated that this integrated approach significantly improves walking ability and cardiopulmonary function, addressing a critical limitation of conventional therapy—therapist and patient fatigue—by leveraging robotic precision and real-time biofeedback. This contribution offers a scalable, evidence-based pathway for enhancing mobility in SCI rehabilitation. Beyond the clinic, Ng’s work extends into the philosophical and cultural dimensions of technology. In her essay “Affecting Reality,” she examines how digital games and human-robot entanglements shape affective repertoires, influencing our responses to pressing issues like surveillance, climate change, and cultural heritage. By bridging rigorous clinical research with critical media analysis, Ng provides a holistic view of how technology mediates human experience—from restoring physical movement to reimagining our emotional and ethical futures. Her interdisciplinary approach marks her as a distinctive voice in rehabilitation science and digital humanities.
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- 2Affecting reality2 citations · 2019