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Chiara Livolsi is a rising leader in the field of wearable robotics and rehabilitation engineering, whose work is fundamentally reshaping how robotic devices restore mobility for individuals with neurological injuries or limb loss. Her research centers on the development and control of lower-limb prostheses and exoskeletons, with a particular focus on creating intelligent, adaptive systems that seamlessly integrate with human movement. Livolsi’s most impactful contribution is her 2024 systematic review on robotic lower limb prostheses (20 citations), which provides a critical roadmap for the field by analyzing the mechanical and control advancements in semi-active and active devices. She has also pioneered novel control strategies, including adaptive dynamic movement primitives for continuous gait phase estimation (5 citations) and biomimetic approaches inspired by simplified motor primitives (4 citations). Her recent work on bilateral hip exoskeletons for stroke survivors (9 citations) demonstrates real-world impact, showing that robotic assistance can enable faster walking in individuals with chronic gait impairments. By bridging the gap between laboratory-controlled experiments and ecological, daily-life environments, Livolsi is advancing the practical viability of wearable robots, making her a key voice in the next generation of rehabilitation technology.