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About
Andrea Blanco is a leading researcher in rehabilitation robotics, specializing in the development of intelligent robotic systems to restore upper-limb function for individuals with neurological impairments. Her work bridges mechanical design, sensor integration, and patient-centered therapy, with a focus on exoskeletons and end-effector devices. She pioneered a modular hand exoskeleton with an integrated optical force sensor (62 citations) and developed algorithms to reconstruct human arm kinematics during robot-assisted therapy (52 citations). Blanco has also advanced hybrid control systems, combining brain/neural interfaces with autonomous vision-guided exoskeletons to assist with activities of daily living (29 citations). Her research extends to industrial applications, using electromyography to assess exoskeleton assistance in repetitive tasks (48 citations), and to home-based rehabilitation, evaluating tele-rehabilitation systems that enable remote therapy (10–11 citations). With over 250 total citations, Blanco’s work is notable for its translational impact, including pilot studies on competitive rehabilitation therapies and physiological patient responses. Her contributions are shaping the future of accessible, intelligent neurorehabilitation.
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