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Daniel Bratanov is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of robotics and medical rehabilitation, with key contributions in post-stroke physiotherapy and intelligent robotic systems. His most cited work, "25 Post Stroke Shoulder-Elbow Physiotherapy with Industrial Robots" (2006, 27 citations), established foundational methods for using industrial robots in automated rehabilitation, addressing critical challenges in precision and repeatability for patient therapy. Bratanov further advanced the field through the REHAROB Project (2020), which introduced a novel robotic system for simultaneous rehabilitation of upper and lower human limbs, integrating diagnosis, exercise, and therapy—a significant step toward comprehensive robotic care. His earlier work on three-dimensional simulation of accommodation (1998) explored uncertainty in automated assembly, demonstrating his broader expertise in robotic precision. Bratanov’s research on intelligent robotised physiotherapy (2002) tested an 8-DOF mechatronic arm, showcasing early innovations in adaptive robotic therapy. With a career spanning over two decades, his work has directly influenced the design of safer, more effective rehabilitation robots, making him a notable figure in medical robotics. His contributions continue to inspire new approaches to automated patient care and human-robot interaction in clinical settings.