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Chiara Basla is a rising leader in rehabilitation robotics and soft wearable technologies, dedicated to making assistive devices truly practical for everyday life. Her research centers on the development and real-world deployment of exosuits—soft, wearable robots designed to enhance walking efficiency and independence for individuals with neurological impairments. Basla’s most cited work, a 2022 study on the usability of an exosuit in domestic and community environments (29 citations), critically examines the transition of these devices from clinical settings to private use, addressing a key barrier to patient adoption. She has also pioneered the integration of rehabilitation robotics with spinal cord neuromodulation, as demonstrated in a 2025 proof-of-concept study (13 citations), showing how combining robotic assistance with targeted neural stimulation can overcome activity limitations in paralysis. Further advancing the field, her 2022 development of a stretchable sensor for force estimation (11 citations) replaces rigid load cells with truly wearable components, enabling more natural and accessible robotic support. With a 2024 study on enhancing walking efficiency in adolescents (10 citations), Basla directly addresses the critical need for assistive solutions that prevent wheelchair dependence and promote active, independent living from a young age.