How Robotics Are Changing Stroke Rehab

Read the transcript, https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2025-10/From%20Stroke%20to%20Strength_How%20Robotics%20Are%20Transforming%20Rehab-TRANSCRIPT.pdf Research scientists at Kessler Foundation are pioneering a new frontier in neurorehabilitation through groundbreaking studies in robotic exoskeletons. This research helps individuals recovering from stroke and brain injury walk again. It also explores how intensive robotic therapy can drive lasting brain changes, potentially redefining recovery protocols for millions. Led by Karen J. Nolan, PhD, associate director in the Center for Mobility and Rehabilitation Engineering Research, our scientists are investigating how wearable robotics can restore mobility and independence. With support from Liz Lowenstein and the Reitman Foundation, the Foundation’s work has led to FDA-clearance for multiple devices and a federally funded clinical trial—the first of its kind for adults with acute stroke. ===================================================================================== Kessler Foundation Investigator: Lead: Karen J. Nolan, PhD, https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Karen-Nolan ===================================================================================== EXPLORE our mobility research: https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-mobility-and-rehabilitation-engineering PARTICIPATE: Interested in participating in our research remotely or in-person? Go to https://kesslerfoundation.org/join READ our 2024 Impact Report: https://kesslerfoundation.org/2024-impact-report LISTEN to all our 2024 Impact Report stories: https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/kessler-foundation-impact-reports ===================================================================================== LOOKING FOR MORE PODCASTS? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Subscribe to our SoundCloud channel, “KesslerFoundation,” for more research updates. This podcast was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer at Kessler Foundation in October 2025. ===================================================================================== Kessler Foundation uses AI voices and narrators to make our media more accessible. These tools help ensure people with visual or cognitive impairments can access our materials. Automated voices may not always capture intonation or pronunciation as clearly as the accompanying text. If you experience issues with our AI narrators, please contact us at [email protected].