Gabriele Fusco
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About
Gabriele Fusco is a leading researcher at the intersection of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), neurorehabilitation, and human-robot interaction, with a focus on restoring agency and social connection for people living with spinal cord injury (SCI). His work pioneers the use of thought-controlled robotic and virtual agents, demonstrating that individuals with severe motor impairments can achieve real-time, embodied control of external devices. In a landmark 2016 study (56 citations), Fusco showed that both healthy participants and those with SCI could successfully operate a humanoid robot using a P300 BCI, highlighting the critical role of multisensory feedback—particularly audio-visual cues—in enhancing control and user experience. His research further explores the neural foundations of movement perception, using tendon vibration to evoke illusory arm movements in SCI patients (26 citations), thereby opening new pathways for sensory feedback in prosthetic and rehabilitation systems. By bridging cognitive neuroscience, robotics, and clinical application, Fusco’s contributions are shaping the future of assistive technology, with his most cited works collectively informing the design of more intuitive, immersive BCIs that restore not just function, but a sense of physical presence and social participation.
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