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Marcelo E. V. Segatto is a leading researcher at the intersection of optical fiber sensing, soft robotics, and biomedical engineering, with a focus on developing innovative assistive technologies for rehabilitation and human-robot interaction. His most impactful work includes the development of a polymer optical fiber strain gauge for assessing forces in human-robot interaction on an active knee orthosis, which has garnered 78 citations, highlighting its significance in the field. Segatto has pioneered the use of Fiber Bragg grating (FBG)-based sensors for torque and angle measurement in series elastic actuators, offering a robust, multiplexed alternative to bulky conventional technologies. His contributions extend to soft robotics with the ExHand Exoskeleton, a fabric-based pneumatic hand exoskeleton for daily living assistance, and cable-driven exosuits for upper-limb support in post-stroke patients. Segatto’s work on fatigue testing of polymeric optical fiber sensors and instrumentation of soft-robotic prostheses demonstrates his commitment to durable, practical solutions. His research, with papers spanning from 2018 to 2024, has accumulated over 140 citations, underscoring his impact on advancing wearable robotics and optical sensing for medical applications.