GP Prange-Lasonder

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Dr. G.P. Prange-Lasonder is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation engineering, focusing on the development and evaluation of assistive technologies for stroke survivors. Her work centers on soft-robotic gloves and human-machine interfaces, aiming to restore hand function and independence in daily life. A key contribution is her pioneering study on detecting grasp intention during reach movements, which demonstrated the feasibility of predicting a user’s intent before contact with an object—a critical step for intuitive, responsive assistive devices. This work, published in 2018 and garnering 12 citations, addresses the challenge that users often perform tasks faster without such gloves, highlighting the need for smarter, anticipatory control. Dr. Prange-Lasonder’s research bridges biomechanics, robotics, and clinical rehabilitation, with notable achievements in advancing intention-detection algorithms that could transform soft-robotic gloves from passive supports into active, cooperative tools. Her findings are foundational for developing next-generation neuroprosthetics that seamlessly integrate with human motor control, promising to enhance quality of life for individuals with motor impairments.