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Marco Nagiller is a researcher dedicated to making robotic rehabilitation for stroke survivors more accessible and effective, with a primary focus on the upper extremity and hand function. His work addresses a critical gap: the need for affordable, portable devices that can extend therapy beyond the clinic into the home. Nagiller’s major contributions include the development of low-cost robotic systems like the "PoRi" device, designed for both assessment and training of wrist and hand impairments. A key innovation is his integration of technology-aided spasticity assessment, enabling objective measurement of joint stiffness and range of motion—capabilities typically reserved for expensive lab equipment. His most-cited work, a 2020 paper on a domestic robotic rehabilitation device (8 citations), lays the groundwork for this approach by identifying barriers to home use and proposing a practical, low-cost solution. Through his publications, Nagiller is building a foundation for a future where consistent, data-driven rehabilitation is possible outside of clinical settings, directly addressing the need for frequent, high-quality practice to improve patient recovery outcomes.