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Maciej Pietrusinski is a leading researcher in robotic neurorehabilitation, whose work focuses on developing innovative mechatronic systems to restore natural gait in stroke survivors. His primary research areas include robotic gait rehabilitation, human-machine interfaces, and assistive exoskeleton design. Pietrusinski’s most significant contribution is the creation of the Robotic Gait Rehabilitation (RGR) Trainer, a novel single-actuator system that targets secondary gait deviations—such as abnormal pelvic obliquity and hip-hiking—often overlooked by conventional therapies. By applying robot-generated force fields to the pelvis during treadmill walking, the RGR Trainer provides corrective, impedance-controlled guidance that reinforces healthy movement patterns. This approach has been detailed in his highly cited papers, including “Robotic Gait Rehabilitation Trainer” (64 citations) and “Design and control of a robotic lower extremity exoskeleton for gait rehabilitation” (62 citations). He also developed ANdROS, a wearable active knee orthotic system that applies corrective force fields around the knee joint. With over 190 total citations, Pietrusinski’s work bridges mechanical design and clinical application, offering scalable, targeted solutions for post-stroke gait therapy. His research is foundational for engineers and clinicians seeking to advance robot-assisted rehabilitation.