Dino De Bon
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About
Dino De Bon is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of rehabilitation robotics and neurorehabilitation, with a primary focus on restoring mobility in individuals with neurological disorders. His key research areas include robot-aided gait training, assist-as-needed control algorithms, and the integration of spinal cord neuromodulation with robotic systems. De Bon’s major contributions include demonstrating the feasibility of intelligent, adaptive controllers for the Lokomat robotic gait trainer, which dynamically adjust support based on each patient’s real-time functional ability—a significant advancement over traditional constant-assistance paradigms. His most cited work (2023, 18 citations) provides longitudinal evidence for this personalized approach in neurological populations. More recently, De Bon has broken new ground with a proof-of-concept study (2025, 13 citations) that combines rehabilitation robotics with implantable spinal cord neuromodulation, addressing a critical limitation: patients with paralysis often cannot generate sufficient neural activity to benefit from robotic therapy alone. This innovative synergy promises to amplify activity-dependent neuroplasticity. With a growing citation impact and a clear trajectory toward translational neurorehabilitation, De Bon is emerging as a key figure in next-generation, closed-loop robotic therapies.
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