Alberto Borboni
Papers
49
Total Citations
1,359
H-Index
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About
Alberto Borboni is a prominent Italian researcher whose work sits at the intersection of robotics, rehabilitation engineering, and human-machine interaction. His scholarship spans three interconnected domains: robotic exoskeletons and wearable assistive devices, robot-assisted rehabilitation for neurological conditions, and the integration of artificial intelligence into collaborative and social robotics. Borboni's most influential contributions include a widely cited review of sensors and actuation technologies in exoskeletons (164 citations), which has become a key reference for engineers designing next-generation wearable robots. His development of the Gloreha hand rehabilitation device (141 citations) exemplifies his translational approach — bridging mechanical innovation with clinical need. This work directly informed multiple randomized controlled trials demonstrating the efficacy of robot-assisted therapy for stroke patients with hand paralysis and upper limb impairment, collectively accumulating hundreds of citations and strengthening the evidence base for robotic rehabilitation. More recently, Borboni has expanded his scope toward collaborative robots and social robotics in healthcare settings, with systematic reviews (139 and 86 citations respectively) that are shaping how clinicians and engineers understand AI-driven human-robot collaboration. His body of work, spanning over a decade of clinical and engineering research, reflects a consistent commitment to improving patient outcomes through intelligent, human-centered robotic systems.
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Top Papers
- 1Sensors and Actuation Technologies in Exoskeletons: A Review164 citations · 2022
- 2Gloreha—Hand Robotic Rehabilitation: Design, Mechanical Model, and Experiments141 citations · 2016
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- 10Parallel Robot for Lower Limb Rehabilitation Exercises36 citations · 2016