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Ilenia Bonini is a researcher at the forefront of neurorehabilitation engineering, specializing in the intersection of human movement science and wearable robotic technologies. Her work centers on understanding neuromuscular plasticity—the brain and nervous system’s ability to adapt—in response to exoskeleton-assisted gait training. In her highly cited 2021 study, Bonini developed an experimental protocol to assess how a single session with a lower-limb exoskeleton can induce measurable changes in muscle activation patterns and neural drive. This foundational contribution addresses a critical gap in the field: while exoskeletons hold promise for restoring mobility in individuals with stroke, spinal cord injury, or age-related decline, current devices often fail to adapt to individual users’ unique neural and biomechanical profiles. By quantifying the immediate neuromuscular response to robotic assistance, Bonini’s work provides a framework for designing more personalized, adaptive exoskeleton controllers. Her research has accumulated over 15 citations in just a few years, signaling its growing influence among engineers and clinicians alike. Bonini is also recognized for her interdisciplinary approach, bridging biomechanics, neuroscience, and rehabilitation robotics to push toward smarter, more responsive assistive technologies.
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