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Marielle Debeurre is a leading researcher in soft wearable robotics, with a focus on human locomotion assistance and rehabilitation. Her work centers on the design and control of novel soft robotic ankle-foot orthoses (SR-AFOs) that leverage pneumatic artificial muscles to provide lightweight, compliant gait support. In her highly cited 2021 study, she demonstrated that a soft robotic orthosis could achieve entrainment—a rhythmic synchronization between robot and user—comparable to heavier rigid devices, marking a significant step toward more comfortable, practical exoskeletons. Her 2022 paper introduced a multi-degree-of-freedom SR-AFO capable of variable ankle support, validated through pilot human studies, and her development of the Multi-material Actuator for Variable Stiffness (MAVS) addresses lateral ankle stability with a novel inflatable fabric actuator. With over 50 citations across her key works, Debeurre’s contributions are shaping the future of assistive wearable technology, offering promising solutions for individuals with gait impairments and advancing the field toward more intuitive, user-friendly robotic rehabilitation tools.