Ainara Garzo
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9
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229
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About
Ainara Garzo is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation robotics, specializing in the development of telerehabilitation systems that restore upper-limb function in stroke survivors. Her work centers on creating accessible, home-based robotic platforms that combine serious games with clinical assessment tools. Garzo’s major contribution is the design and validation of the MERLIN system, a robotic device that enables chronic stroke patients to perform intensive, gamified arm training at home. Her landmark 2021 usability study (106 citations) demonstrated that patients could safely and effectively use MERLIN independently, while a subsequent clinical trial (61 citations) showed significant improvements in upper-limb function. She also advanced human-robot interaction by identifying the relative importance of spatial versus temporal precision for user satisfaction in object handover tasks (26 citations). Garzo’s ArmAssist platform (18 citations) further integrates robotic modules with a telecare platform, extending institutional rehabilitation into the home. Her work has profound implications for democratizing access to neurorehabilitation, reducing healthcare costs, and improving quality of life for stroke survivors.
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- 5MERLIN: Upper-Limb Rehabilitation Robot System for Home Environment6 citations · 2021
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