Davide Giusino
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About
Davide Giusino’s research sits at the intersection of human factors engineering and rehabilitation technology, with a primary focus on how users interact with robotic exoskeletons. His work systematically evaluates the usability and cognitive workload of these devices, addressing a critical gap in assistive technology adoption. In his most cited paper, “Assessment Methods of Usability and Cognitive Workload of Rehabilitative Exoskeletons: A Systematic Review” (2021, 17 citations), Giusino synthesizes evidence showing that poor usability and high cognitive demands can undermine patients’ recovery outcomes. He further advances the field through the STEPbySTEP project, which benchmarks lower-limb exoskeleton performance using standardized stair-based testbeds. Giusino also explores human-robot interaction more broadly, investigating how anthropomorphic features in industrial versus non-industrial robots influence user perception—a line of inquiry informed by the Uncanny Valley hypothesis. His critical review on human factors in exoskeleton interfaces (2020) outlines a research agenda that continues to shape the design of more intuitive, user-centered rehabilitation aids. With a growing citation footprint, Giusino is establishing himself as a key voice in making assistive robotics not only technologically advanced but genuinely usable for those who need them most.
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