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Konstantinos Tagaras is a researcher at the forefront of wearable robotics and neurorehabilitation, specializing in the development of body-machine interfaces (BMI) and serious games for motor recovery. His major contributions center on the design and validation of integrated platforms that combine soft robotic gloves, instrumented jackets, and immersive gaming to restore hand and upper-limb function in individuals with spinal cord injury or chronic motor impairments. Tagaras’s most-cited work, "NeuroSuitUp: System Architecture and Validation of a Motor Rehabilitation Wearable Robotics and Serious Game Platform" (2023, 13 citations), introduces a novel BMI that pairs wearable robotics with self-paced serious games, enabling engaging, patient-driven therapy. His subsequent study, "Integration and Validation of Soft Wearable Robotic Gloves for Sensorimotor Rehabilitation of Human Hand Function" (2025, 7 citations), advances this work by validating soft robotic gloves for sensorimotor rehabilitation, demonstrating tangible improvements in hand function. Tagaras’s research bridges engineering and clinical practice, offering scalable, accessible solutions for neurorehabilitation. His work is notable for its emphasis on user-centered design and real-world validation, positioning him as a key contributor to the next generation of assistive technologies.