Elisabetta Geda

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Elisabetta Geda is a biomedical engineer whose research focuses on robotic neurorehabilitation, specifically the development of active exoskeletons for motor learning and gait recovery in patients with central nervous system injuries. Her major contributions center on the design and control of pneumatic, interactive orthoses—most notably P.I.G.R.O. (Pneumatic Interactive Gait Rehabilitation Orthosis) and Bra.Di.P.O.—which impose coordinated, multi-joint movements on the lower limbs to retrain physiological walking patterns. Geda’s work is distinguished by its integration of electro-pneumatic control systems and body weight support (BWS) to tailor robotic assistance to individual patient needs. Her studies have established reference kinematics for healthy adults under varying BWS and gait speeds, providing essential “control curves” that guide exoskeleton motion. With over 30 citations across her key publications, Geda has helped bridge the gap between mechatronic design and clinical application, advancing robotic tools that can deliver intensive, repeatable, and adaptive neurorehabilitation. Her innovative prototypes represent a significant step toward more accessible and effective motor recovery programs for patients with movement disorders.

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1. 1
   P.I.G.R.O.: An Active Exoskeleton for Robotic Neurorehabilitation Training Driven by an Electro-Pneumatic Control

   11 citations · 2017
2. 2
   Influence of the amount of body weight support on lower limb joints’ kinematics during treadmill walking at different gait speeds: Reference data on healthy adults to define trajectories for robot assistance

   9 citations · 2018
3. 3
   Bra.Di.P.O. and P.I.G.R.O.: Innovative Devices for Motor Learning Programs

   8 citations · 2014
4. 4
   Control curves for a new lower limbs robotic exoskeleton obtained from the study of joints angles during an unloaded human walking

   2 citations · 2017

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