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Davide Romiti is a leading researcher in the field of neurorehabilitation, with a specific focus on developing and evaluating unsupervised robot-assisted therapy for stroke survivors. His major contributions center on demonstrating the feasibility and therapeutic potential of allowing patients to engage in robotic rehabilitation without direct therapist supervision. Romiti’s work has shown that this approach can significantly increase the dose of upper limb therapy—a critical factor for promoting sensorimotor recovery—without placing additional strain on healthcare resources. His most cited paper (2024, 21 citations) provides foundational evidence for the feasibility and user experience of unsupervised robot-assisted rehabilitation. He has also pioneered methods for automatic and personalized adaptation of therapy parameters (2022, 13 citations), ensuring that unsupervised sessions remain challenging and effective for individual patients. Romiti’s research is notable for its rigorous, protocol-driven approach, including single-group interventional feasibility studies (2023, 5 citations) that map a progressive transition from supervised to unsupervised care. His work is highly impactful for clinicians, engineers, and policymakers seeking scalable, technology-driven solutions to meet the growing demand for post-stroke rehabilitation.