Mircea Fulea
Papers
7
Total Citations
48
H-Index
4
About
Mircea Fulea is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of robotics, rehabilitation engineering, and human-robot interaction. His work centers on developing intelligent robotic systems for cardiac rehabilitation and industrial automation, with a particular focus on making these technologies accessible and effective for real-world users. Fulea’s most significant contributions include the design of the "CardioVR-ReTone" robotic exoskeleton for upper limb rehabilitation following open heart surgery, and a home-based cardiac telerehabilitation system that integrates robotic and virtual reality modules—both of which address the critical need for motivating, patient-centered recovery solutions. His research has garnered over 48 citations, with his 2022 telerehabilitation paper alone receiving 15 citations, reflecting growing interest in remote, technology-driven healthcare. Beyond clinical applications, Fulea has advanced industrial robotics through work on reconfigurable work cells and intuitive programming interfaces, aiming to enhance business sustainability for small and medium-sized enterprises. His notable achievement includes a novel strategy for integrating existing rehabilitation equipment with new robotic and VR components, demonstrating a practical, scalable approach to complex healthcare challenges.
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Top Papers
- 1Home-Based Robotic Upper Limbs Cardiac Telerehabilitation System15 citations · 2022
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- 3A Literature Survey on Reconfigurable Industrial Robotic Work Cells8 citations · 2015
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- 6OFFLINE PROGRAMMING OF ROBOTIC ARC WELDING SYSTEMS2 citations · 2011
- 7EXOSKELETON ROBOTIC SYSTEMS USED AS A TOOL FOR CARDIAC REHABILITATION2 citations · 2019