Miroslav Caban

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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About

Dr. Miroslav Caban is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of rehabilitation robotics and neuroprosthetics, whose work is redefining recovery possibilities for individuals with paralysis. His primary research areas include spinal cord neuromodulation, closed-loop robotic rehabilitation, and neural interface engineering. Dr. Caban’s most significant contribution is his proof-of-concept study demonstrating the synergistic integration of implantable spinal cord stimulators with robotic exoskeletons. By enabling real-time, activity-dependent neuromodulation during robot-assisted therapy, his approach addresses a critical bottleneck: patients with paralysis often cannot generate sufficient neural activity to drive neuroplastic change. His 2025 paper, already garnering 13 citations, provides the first empirical evidence that this combined strategy can amplify activity-dependent reorganization of the nervous system, potentially transforming standard rehabilitation protocols. Beyond this landmark work, Dr. Caban is recognized for developing adaptive control algorithms that synchronize stimulation patterns with robotic movements. His research has been featured in leading neuroengineering conferences, and he holds a patent for a closed-loop rehabilitation system. For students and researchers, Dr. Caban’s work exemplifies how merging hardware and neural interfaces can unlock new therapeutic windows, bridging the gap between assistive technology and restorative neurology.

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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Augmenting rehabilitation robotics with spinal cord neuromodulation: A proof of concept
13 citations · 2025
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2025 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 42
🏛 Institutions: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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