Papers
9
Total Citations
581
H-Index
9
About
Marco Troncossi is a leading researcher in rehabilitation robotics and mechanism design, whose work bridges the gap between human motor recovery and advanced mechanical systems. His primary contributions lie in developing EMG-controlled robotic hand exoskeletons for stroke rehabilitation, most notably the system detailed in his highly cited 2015 paper (341 citations), which features a novel, adaptable kinematic design with a free-palm architecture for bilateral grasp training. Troncossi has also made significant advances in static balancing of parallel and serial mechanisms, creating algorithms that combine counterweights and springs to optimize performance—work that has direct applications in enhancing the safety and efficiency of parallel robots. His comprehensive classification and state-of-the-art reviews of hand exoskeletons (2011, 2016) have become essential references for researchers entering the field. With a research portfolio that also explores elastodynamic behavior of balanced linkages and brain-computer interfaces for motor tasks (BRAVO project), Troncossi demonstrates a rare ability to integrate theoretical mechanics with practical, user-centered rehabilitation technology. His work continues to shape how robotic systems can restore function and independence to individuals with motor impairments.
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Top Papers
- 1An EMG-Controlled Robotic Hand Exoskeleton for Bilateral Rehabilitation341 citations · 2015
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- 4An emg-based robotic hand exoskeleton for bilateral training of grasp36 citations · 2013
- 5An Original Classification of Rehabilitation Hand Exoskeletons34 citations · 2016
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- 7State-of-the-Art of Hand Exoskeleton Systems26 citations · 2011
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