Fabienne Reynard

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Clinique Romande de Réadaptation

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Fabienne Reynard is a leading researcher in rehabilitation robotics, with a focus on restoring natural gait through advanced lower-limb technologies. Her work centers on integrating pelvic motion into robotic rehabilitation, a critical yet often overlooked aspect of walking. In her seminal 2007 paper, "Pelvic motion implementation on the WalkTrainer," she developed a predictive model for pelvic amplitude and tested it on a custom pelvic orthosis, demonstrating that robotic systems can replicate the subtle, coordinated movements essential for over-ground walking. This contribution, cited 12 times, laid foundational principles for more human-like robotic gait training. Reynard further validated her approach through clinical trials, as detailed in her 2014 study on lower-limb robotic rehabilitation, which showed measurable improvements in patient mobility. Her earlier work with the MotionMaker™ device (2009) pioneered movement analysis in robotic therapy, providing a framework for assessing patient progress. By bridging biomechanical modeling and clinical application, Reynard has advanced the field of rehabilitation robotics, offering new hope for individuals with walking impairments. Her research continues to influence the design of patient-centered robotic exoskeletons and orthoses.