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Carlo Trompetto is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, with a focus on stroke recovery and the integration of robotic and digital technologies into clinical practice. His work centers on developing innovative, patient-centered approaches to restore motor function, particularly in the upper limb, after stroke. Trompetto’s major contributions include pioneering the use of supernumerary robotic hands—wearable, soft devices that assist patients with limited finger extension, enabling them to engage in task-specific training even in the sub-acute phase. His 2013 study on postactivation depression changes after robotic-assisted gait training (33 citations) provided foundational insights into neural plasticity mechanisms. More recently, his 2022 pilot study on a soft supernumerary hand (9 citations) and a 2023 proof-of-concept on EMG-based control strategies (3 citations) have advanced the field of human-robot interaction for rehabilitation. Trompetto is also leading the STROKEFIT4 trial (2025, 7 citations), a multicentre randomized controlled trial evaluating the effectiveness, acceptability, and economic sustainability of Robots and Allied Digital Technologies from subacute to chronic stroke phases. His work bridges engineering and clinical neuroscience, aiming to make rehabilitation more accessible, engaging, and effective.