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Francisco Molina‐Rueda is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation robotics, focusing on the development and evaluation of hybrid and wearable robotic systems for upper and lower limb recovery after neurological injury. His work bridges engineering and clinical practice, with major contributions to the design of hybrid robotic systems that combine functional electrical stimulation (FES) with robotic exoskeletons—a promising approach for post-stroke rehabilitation. His highly cited review on this topic (92 citations) has become a foundational reference in the field. Molina‐Rueda also advanced virtual reality (VR)-based rehabilitation by developing methods for upper limb posture estimation using exoskeleton sensors, enabling realistic VR feedback and objective patient assessment (31 citations). He has explored user satisfaction with wearable robotic gait training in multiple sclerosis patients (23 citations), emphasizing the importance of patient and therapist perspectives in technology adoption. More recently, he introduced STELO, a modular gait-assistive device for acquired brain injury, showcasing his commitment to adaptable, patient-centered robotic solutions. His work integrates brain-machine interfaces (BMI) and EEG-based cortical signal training, reflecting a holistic approach to neurorehabilitation. With a career spanning over a decade, Molina‐Rueda continues to shape the future of robotic therapy through innovation, usability studies, and translational research.