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Matteo Olivieri is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, specializing in the application of robotic and innovative technologies to restore walking function in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). His work centers on evaluating and comparing the efficacy of different robotic exoskeletons, including body-weight-supported treadmill training (BWSTRT) and overground robotic exoskeleton training (ORET), to optimize gait recovery. Olivieri’s major contributions include a comprehensive scoping review (2022, 30 citations) that systematically compared the effects of various robotic gait trainers in SCI populations, providing critical evidence for clinical decision-making. His observational study (2020, 28 citations) further demonstrated the real-world impact of these technologies, showing measurable improvements in walking function. With a combined citation count of 58 for these two seminal works, Olivieri’s research is shaping the future of robotic-assisted rehabilitation. His findings are instrumental for clinicians and engineers developing next-generation exoskeletons, and his work highlights the transformative potential of merging robotics with neurorehabilitation to enhance mobility and quality of life for individuals with paralysis.