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Antonella Focacci is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, with a primary focus on robotic-assisted gait and upper limb training for stroke survivors. Her work critically evaluates the efficacy of end-effector and exoskeleton robots in restoring motor function, addressing a key gap in post-stroke care. In her landmark 2017 study, she demonstrated the feasibility of exclusive robot-assisted end-effector gait training in chronic stroke patients (32 citations), challenging inconclusive prior evidence. Her 2023 multicenter controlled trial (29 citations) provided robust comparative data, showing that robotic gait training can match or surpass conventional overground therapy in subacute survivors. Focacci also led the ROBOTAS study (2021, 21 citations), which identified determinants of success for upper limb robot-assisted training, offering personalized rehabilitation insights. With over 80 cumulative citations across her most influential works, Focacci’s research is pivotal for clinicians and engineers designing evidence-based robotic protocols. Her contributions not only advance clinical practice but also inform the development of more effective, patient-specific neurorehabilitation technologies.