Fabiana S. Machado
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About
Fabiana S. Machado is a leading researcher in rehabilitation robotics, specializing in the development of smart walkers and immersive technologies to enhance mobility for older adults and individuals with neuromotor impairments. Her work bridges human-robot interaction, virtual and augmented reality, and assistive robotics, with a focus on improving gait kinematics and user safety. Machado’s most cited paper, “Analysis of Gait Kinematics in Smart Walker-Assisted Locomotion in Immersive Virtual Reality Scenario” (2024, 15 citations), demonstrates how VR environments can refine rehabilitation outcomes by analyzing motor control in elderly populations. She also pioneered the integration of AI-driven behaviour trees into smart walkers (2022, 3 citations), enabling adaptive, multimodal assistance that combines physical support with cognitive and navigational guidance. Her case report on spinocerebellar ataxia (2025) highlights the clinical potential of these systems, while her work on mixed reality navigation and visual-haptic feedback (2025) pushes the boundaries of user empowerment. With a growing portfolio of high-impact studies, Machado is shaping the future of assistive robotics, addressing the global challenge of aging populations and mobility loss.
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