Miguel Garcia

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Miguel Garcia is a rising researcher in biomechatronics and rehabilitation engineering, with a focus on developing robotic systems that augment human physical capabilities and aid in recovery. His work bridges industrial safety and medical rehabilitation, exploring how force-enhancing exoskeletons can mitigate spinal injuries from heavy manual labor in military and industrial settings. In his highly cited 2023 review, Garcia systematically analyzed engineering design strategies for such exoskeletons, providing a foundational framework for the field. He has also innovated in rehabilitation technology, adapting CNC machine principles for continuous passive motion therapy of the ankle and shoulder—a novel approach that addresses the gap in commercial CPM devices for these joints. With his most-cited papers accumulating over a dozen citations in just a few years, Garcia’s contributions are gaining traction among engineers and clinicians alike. His work not only advances assistive robotics but also promises to reduce workplace injuries and improve patient outcomes, marking him as a promising voice in the next generation of human-robot interaction research.