Lollise Mbi
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Dr. Lollise Mbi is a pioneering researcher in neurorobotic rehabilitation, whose work bridges robotics and neuroscience to restore motor function after spinal cord injury. Her most cited study, "Robot Application of Elastic Fields to the Pelvis of the Spinal Transected Rat" (2006, 17 citations), introduced a groundbreaking approach to assessing and rehabilitating spinalized rats. By surgically implanting a pelvic orthosis and attaching a cantilevered phantom robot, Mbi applied isotropic elastic fields of constant stiffness to the pelvis, creating a precise, repeatable tool for studying locomotion and recovery. This work laid the foundation for neurorobotic brain-machine interfaces (BMIs), offering a novel method to deliver targeted mechanical assistance during rehabilitation. Mbi’s contributions are notable for their technical innovation—combining surgical precision with robotic control—and their translational potential for human spinal cord injury therapy. Her research exemplifies how robotic force fields can systematically probe neural plasticity and motor recovery, earning her recognition as a leader in the emerging field of rehabilitation robotics.
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