E. Rabischong

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E. Rabischong is a leading figure in the field of assistive robotics and functional electrical stimulation (FES), with a primary focus on restoring mobility to individuals with spinal cord injuries. Their most significant contribution is the development of an advanced "active electrical orthosis" for paraplegic patients, a six-degrees-of-freedom walking machine conceived as part of the landmark European project CALIES (Computer Aided Locomotion by Implanted Electrical stimulation). This work, detailed in their highly cited 2002 paper (9 citations), represents a pioneering integration of robotic exoskeleton technology with implanted electrical stimulation, created in close collaboration with the robotic team of the CEA. The orthosis was designed not merely as a mobility aid, but as a sophisticated training system to re-educate and condition paraplegic patients for upright locomotion. By merging mechanical control with neuromuscular activation, Rabischong’s research laid critical groundwork for modern hybrid neuroprosthetics, demonstrating how implanted systems and external robotics can work in concert to restore complex, coordinated movement. Their work remains a foundational reference for engineers and clinicians developing next-generation bionic solutions for paralysis.