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Dr. Elena Delgado is a pioneering researcher in assistive robotics, with her work spanning two transformative domains: social human-robot interaction and pediatric rehabilitation exoskeletons. Her early foundational research established a multimodal interaction framework for the personal robot Maggie, a landmark project at the University Carlos III of Madrid that has garnered 62 citations and laid critical groundwork for socially aware robotic companions. More recently, Dr. Delgado has become a leading voice in pediatric gait rehabilitation, developing and evaluating the ATLAS2030 exoskeleton for children with cerebral palsy and spinal muscular atrophy. Her 2021 case series study (28 citations) demonstrated significant improvements in range of motion, strength, and spasticity, while her systematic review (23 citations) provided the first comprehensive assessment of safety and efficacy for pediatric exoskeletons. Her 2022 case study on home-based exoskeleton use (16 citations) broke new ground by proving that robotic rehabilitation can be effectively delivered outside clinical settings, dramatically improving children’s quality of life. Dr. Delgado’s work uniquely bridges technical innovation with compassionate, patient-centered outcomes, making her a vital figure in the future of inclusive robotic healthcare.