Claudio Santelli
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Claudio Santelli is a leading researcher in rehabilitation robotics, with a primary focus on robot-assisted gait training and human-robot interaction for motor recovery. His work centers on developing methods to enhance patient engagement during therapy, particularly through the use of driven gait orthoses like the Lokomat. Santelli’s major contribution is a novel technique for estimating a patient’s active participation during stepping by analyzing actuator force profiles, which enables real-time visual biofeedback. This approach, detailed in his highly cited 2008 paper (28 citations), addresses a critical challenge in neurorehabilitation: maintaining patient motivation and effort during repetitive training sessions. By providing clinicians with objective measures of voluntary contribution, his method helps tailor therapy intensity and improve outcomes for individuals with neurological impairments. Santelli’s research bridges biomechanics, control systems, and clinical practice, offering practical tools to make robot-assisted therapy more interactive and effective. His work has influenced the design of adaptive rehabilitation protocols and continues to inform the development of intelligent orthotic systems that respond to user intent.
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