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Kathryn Nedley is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation engineering, specializing in robotic therapy for individuals with neurological injuries such as spinal cord injury and stroke. Her major contributions center on developing and testing assist-as-needed control schemes for upper extremity robotic devices, which adapt support in real time to maximize patient effort and recovery. Her most-cited work, a 2017 parallel-group controlled trial with 48 citations, demonstrated the efficacy of this approach for incomplete spinal cord injury, providing critical evidence for expanding robotic rehabilitation beyond stroke populations. More recently, Nedley has pioneered at-home stroke neurorehabilitation through the NeuroExo BCI system, a low-cost, user-friendly device integrating brain-computer interfaces to democratize access to therapy—a 2025 study with 4 citations highlights early feasibility. Her 2015 methods paper, though with 2 citations, established rigorous clinical trial designs that underpin her experimental work. Nedley’s research bridges engineering and clinical practice, advancing personalized, scalable solutions for motor recovery. Her achievements include translating complex robotic systems into practical home-use technologies, positioning her as a key innovator in accessible neurorehabilitation.
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