Ana de-los-Reyes

National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Hospital Nacional de Parapléjicos

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Total Citations

205

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About

Ana de-los-Reyes is a leading researcher in the field of rehabilitation robotics, specializing in restoring gait for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). Her work focuses on the critical intersection of robotic exoskeletons and functional electrical stimulation (FES), pioneering hybrid control systems that overcome the limitations of each individual approach. Her most influential work, a 2012 review on hybrid exoskeletons (169 citations), systematically analyzed how combining passive orthoses, FES, and robotic assistance could address the high energy demands and biomechanical inefficiencies of traditional gait compensation. De-los-Reyes further advanced the field with her 2011 study on online assessment of human-robot interaction (36 citations), developing real-time control strategies that adapt to user intent and physiological state. This work is foundational for creating intuitive, responsive hybrid systems that seamlessly integrate robotic support with muscle stimulation. Her contributions are essential for moving beyond rigid, energy-intensive orthoses toward adaptive, personalized walking restoration, directly impacting the design of next-generation neurorehabilitation technologies.