Maria Rubega
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Maria Rubega is a leading researcher in the field of neurorehabilitation and human-robot interaction, with a primary focus on how robotic exoskeletons can induce neuromuscular and cortical plasticity. Her work bridges the gap between assistive technology and neuroscience, aiming to make robot-aided gait training (RAGT) more adaptive and effective for individuals with central nervous system lesions, including stroke and spinal cord injury. In her highly cited 2021 paper (15 citations), she established an experimental protocol to assess neuromuscular plasticity following exoskeleton training, addressing the critical unmet goal of user-specific adaptability. Her 2023 study (5 citations) further advanced the field by demonstrating that exoskeleton training can modulate both movement complexity and cortical activity in able-bodied volunteers, providing foundational evidence for how RAGT impacts brain activity and motor learning. Rubega’s work is pivotal in quantifying the neural mechanisms underlying human-robot interaction, offering a roadmap for developing personalized, high-dose rehabilitation therapies that could transform recovery outcomes for patients with neurological impairments.
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