Edgar Buwana Sutawika

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Edgar Buwana Sutawika is a rising researcher in biomechatronics and rehabilitation robotics, with a focus on culturally adaptive and accessible assistive technologies. His work bridges the gap between Western-designed prosthetics and the specific needs of Indonesian populations. In his most cited paper, "Redesign of a Biomechanical Energy Regeneration-based Robotic Ankle Prosthesis using Indonesian Gait Data" (2021, 3 citations), Sutawika adapted the SPARKy robotic ankle from Arizona State University to match Indonesian gait parameters, addressing a critical oversight in global prosthetic design. This contribution highlights his commitment to inclusive, population-specific engineering. He further expanded into home-based rehabilitation with "Rehab-Bot: A home-based lower-extremity rehabilitation robot for muscle recovery" (2025, 2 citations), a proof-of-concept device designed to enable patients with lower-limb impairments to continue intensive therapy at home after inpatient care. Although his citation counts are modest, Sutawika’s work represents foundational steps toward affordable, localized, and patient-centered robotic solutions. His research is particularly notable for its emphasis on real-world applicability in developing regions, making him a promising voice in the future of assistive robotics.