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About
Elvira Maranesi is a prominent researcher specializing in rehabilitation technology, assistive robotics, and geriatric care, with a particular focus on older adults living with neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease, dementia, and stroke. Her work sits at the intersection of clinical rehabilitation and cutting-edge technology, exploring how robotic systems, sensor-based platforms, and social assistive robots can meaningfully improve the lives of aging populations and their caregivers. Maranesi has made significant contributions to evidence-based rehabilitation, including a widely cited systematic review on end-effector gait trainers for stroke survivors (40 citations) and innovative study protocols examining robotic and dance-based interventions for Parkinson's disease. Her research on social robotics — including the GUARDIAN ecosystem, the eWare project, and the Paro seal robot for dementia care — reflects a commitment to human-centered design and real-world applicability. Notably, she has also advanced the field methodologically by developing the Robot Era Inventory, a dedicated scale for measuring older adults' acceptance of social robotics. With a cumulative body of work exceeding 200 citations, Maranesi's research continues to shape how technology is integrated into eldercare, making her a vital voice in the future of inclusive, technology-assisted healthy aging.
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- 7Dancing With Parkinson's Disease: The SI-ROBOTICS Study Protocol17 citations · 2021
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