Alexandre Cardoso
Papers
3
Total Citations
15
H-Index
3
About
Alexandre Cardoso is a researcher at the forefront of applying virtual reality (VR) and serious games to healthcare, with a particular focus on neurorehabilitation. His work addresses critical challenges in treating chronic conditions such as Parkinson’s disease and stroke, leveraging immersive technologies to improve patient outcomes. Cardoso’s most cited paper (9 citations) introduces a VR-based serious game system integrated with a wrist orthosis for rehabilitating muscle stiffness in Parkinson’s patients, demonstrating a novel approach to combining hardware and software for therapeutic benefit. He has also explored distributed architectures like MQTT for robotics VR applications, enhancing system performance and scalability. Additionally, his research on geometric and behavioral modeling in virtual environments for post-stroke rehabilitation (3 citations) targets the recovery of limb function in survivors, a leading cause of disability worldwide. Cardoso’s contributions bridge engineering, computer science, and clinical practice, showcasing how VR can transform rehabilitation. His work is particularly notable for its practical, patient-centered design, offering accessible and engaging solutions for chronic disease management. With a growing citation record, Cardoso is establishing himself as a key innovator in the intersection of virtual reality and healthcare technology.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1
- 2
- 3