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Andrea Fortuna is a rising leader in the field of medical robotics, with a focused expertise in the actuation and control of steerable catheters for structural intervention cardiology. Her work directly addresses the critical challenges of performing minimally invasive heart procedures, such as mitral valve repair, where the risks of embolization or perforation are high. Fortuna’s primary contribution lies in developing advanced path-tracking control systems that enable autonomous and precise navigation of catheters within the heart, a significant step toward safer, more transparent surgical equipment. Her most cited paper (2022, 14 citations) establishes foundational methods for robotic catheter actuation, while her 2024 work (8 citations) refines these control strategies for transcatheter interventions. Beyond cardiology, Fortuna has also made notable contributions to assistive robotics with the WANDER exoskeleton (2024, 6 citations), a personalizable walking aid designed to preserve mobility in the elderly. By tackling both high-stakes surgical robotics and daily-life assistive devices, Fortuna demonstrates a versatile commitment to enhancing human health and autonomy through intelligent, robotic systems.