Papers
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Total Citations
1,383
H-Index
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About
Juan Manuel Belda Lois is a prominent biomedical engineer whose research sits at the intersection of rehabilitation robotics, neural engineering, and assistive technologies. His work primarily focuses on developing innovative technological solutions for neurological motor disorders, particularly tremor suppression and gait rehabilitation following stroke or cerebral palsy. Belda Lois has made landmark contributions to the field of wearable robotic exoskeletons, most notably through the WOTAS system — a pioneering wearable orthosis designed for both tremor assessment and suppression — and subsequent soft robotic alternatives that addressed the limitations of drug and surgical interventions for the estimated 25% of tremor patients who find conventional treatments ineffective. His highly cited 2011 review on post-stroke gait rehabilitation (580 citations) remains a seminal reference, advocating a top-down approach integrating brain-computer interfaces and assistive robotics into recovery protocols. Beyond tremor research, his development of the CPWalker platform demonstrates a sustained commitment to pediatric rehabilitation, offering tailored robotic gait training for children with cerebral palsy. With multiple papers accumulating over 1,300 combined citations, Belda Lois has established himself as an influential voice in translational rehabilitation engineering, consistently bridging the gap between neuroscience and clinical technology to improve patient independence and quality of life.
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Top Papers
- 1Rehabilitation of gait after stroke: a review towards a top-down approach580 citations · 2011
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- 6Multimodal BCI-mediated FES suppression of pathological tremor41 citations · 2010
- 7A soft wearable robot for tremor assessment and suppression38 citations · 2011
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