Maria Chiara Carboncini
University of Pisa, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Pisana
Papers
7
Total Citations
599
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About
Maria Chiara Carboncini is a prominent researcher specializing in robotic-assisted rehabilitation and virtual reality-based therapies, with a particular focus on upper limb recovery following stroke. Her work sits at the intersection of clinical neuroscience, rehabilitation medicine, and advanced robotics, making significant contributions to how post-stroke motor deficits are addressed in both acute and chronic patient populations. Carboncini is perhaps best known for her pioneering research involving the L-EXOS (Light-Exoskeleton), a five-degree-of-freedom force-feedback robotic exoskeleton designed for arm rehabilitation within immersive virtual reality environments. Her 2007 paper on robotic exoskeleton rehabilitation has garnered 155 citations, while her investigations into force-feedback exoskeleton design and clinical validation have collectively accumulated nearly 300 citations, reflecting their substantial influence on the field. Her 2012 study demonstrating measurable improvements in spatial reaching movements among chronic stroke patients further cemented the clinical credibility of robotic rehabilitation approaches. Beyond device design, Carboncini has consistently emphasized patient motivation and therapy intensity as critical factors in recovery outcomes, advocating for virtual reality scenarios as powerful engagement tools. Her body of work has meaningfully shaped evidence-based practices in neurological rehabilitation and continues to inspire researchers developing next-generation assistive technologies.
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Top Papers
- 1Arm rehabilitation with a robotic exoskeleleton in Virtual Reality155 citations · 2007
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- 3A Force‐Feedback Exoskeleton for Upper‐Limb Rehabilitation in Virtual Reality136 citations · 2009
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- 6Robotic assisted rehabilitation in Virtual Reality with the L-EXOS42 citations · 2009
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