Marco Dini

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Marco Dini is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation and assistive technologies, with a primary focus on improving mobility and quality of life for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). His most cited work, "Energy cost and psychological impact of robotic-assisted gait training in people with spinal cord injury: effect of two different types of devices" (2021, 32 citations), represents a pivotal contribution to the field. In this study, Dini systematically compared the physiological and psychological outcomes of two distinct robotic gait training devices, demonstrating that device type significantly influences energy expenditure and user motivation. This research has provided clinicians with evidence-based guidance for selecting optimal rehabilitation technologies, directly impacting patient care protocols. Dini's work bridges biomechanics, psychology, and rehabilitation engineering, highlighting the importance of user-centered design in assistive robotics. By quantifying both the metabolic demands and emotional responses to robotic training, he has advanced our understanding of how technology can be tailored to maximize functional recovery and adherence. His findings are widely cited in rehabilitation robotics literature and have informed the development of more adaptive, patient-responsive exoskeletons. Dini continues to shape the future of neurorehabilitation through rigorous, interdisciplinary research that prioritizes both physical and psychological well-being.