David Corne

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, Heriot-Watt University

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About

David Corne is a leading researcher at the intersection of rehabilitation engineering, soft robotics, and brain-machine interfaces (BMIs), with a primary focus on restoring hand function for post-stroke patients. His major contributions lie in developing personalized, at-home rehabilitation solutions that integrate soft robotic exoskeletons with neural control systems. Corne’s landmark work, the SOPHIA (Soft Orthotic Physiotherapy Hand Interactive Aid) system, pioneered a novel approach by combining a compliant, safe robotic glove with a BMI-driven microcontroller, enabling intuitive, patient-specific therapy. His highly cited 2017 review, “Robotic devices and brain-machine interfaces for hand rehabilitation post-stroke” (86 citations), established a comprehensive framework for individualized treatment, emphasizing the need for adaptive, home-based technologies. Corne’s research has been instrumental in shifting stroke rehabilitation from one-size-fits-all clinical protocols toward responsive, user-centered devices that leverage real-time neural signals. His work on SOPHIA (39 citations) demonstrated the practical feasibility of merging soft robotics with BMIs, achieving safer human-robot interaction while maintaining therapeutic efficacy. With a growing citation impact, Corne continues to advance the field by addressing the critical challenge of translating laboratory innovations into accessible, personalized rehabilitation tools for stroke survivors.