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Marion Egger is a rehabilitation engineer whose research focuses on advancing robotic therapy for early neurorehabilitation, particularly for patients recovering from stroke or critical illness. Her work centers on two key areas: monitoring active patient participation during robot-assisted therapy and integrating sensory stimulation to enhance motor recovery. In a 2023 study, Egger developed and compared a robot-based metric with an EMG-based metric for tracking voluntary patient engagement during robotic rehabilitation, addressing a critical challenge in early mobilization therapy. Her 2022 case study demonstrated the feasibility of assist-as-needed (AAN) robot therapy for a patient in the intensive care unit, showing how therapists could adapt hip range of motion, bed verticalization, and leg load force over three weeks. Most notably, Egger led a 2024 randomized controlled trial investigating the combination of repetitive sensory stimulation (RSS) with robot-assisted arm training after stroke, exploring whether sensory stimulation can drive neuroplasticity and improve functional outcomes. With her papers accumulating citations in the field of neurorehabilitation robotics, Egger is contributing to the development of more responsive, patient-centered robotic therapies that could transform early recovery in clinical settings.