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Giorgio Scivoletto is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, whose work centers on restoring mobility and improving quality of life for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). His key research areas include robotic exoskeletons, neuroprosthetics, and the neurophysiological mechanisms of gait recovery. Scivoletto’s major contributions involve demonstrating how robotic-assisted training can reshape spinal circuitry—a concept rooted in spinal cord plasticity and central pattern generators (CPGs). His seminal 2014 paper on EMG patterns during exoskeleton-assisted walking (146 citations) revealed how robotic guidance forces alter muscle activity, providing critical insights for optimizing device design. His systematic review (2022, 53 citations) further synthesized evidence that overground exoskeletons improve walking and secondary health outcomes. More recently, his 2024 study using eye-tracking and HD-EEG explored the interplay of visual feedback and therapist-patient interaction during robot-assisted training, pushing the field toward more personalized rehabilitation. With over 50 publications and a career dedicated to bridging neurophysiology and engineering, Scivoletto has shaped modern gait rehabilitation, influencing both clinical protocols and device innovation for SCI patients worldwide.