Monique De Wilt

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Monique De Wilt is a leading figure in the strategic development of healthcare robotics, with her work profoundly shaping European research policy in this domain. Her primary research areas encompass the application of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in medicine, with a specific focus on rehabilitation robotics and the broader integration of robotic systems into clinical care. De Wilt’s major contribution lies in her pivotal role in authoring landmark roadmap studies for the European Commission, most notably the highly cited "Robotics for healthcare: Final report" (46 citations) and the subsequent "Rehabilitation robotics in robotics for healthcare" study (25 citations). These reports systematically mapped the technological landscape, identified critical research gaps, and provided a strategic vision that has guided funding priorities and collaborative projects across Europe for over a decade. By synthesizing expert knowledge and outlining a clear path from research to clinical deployment, her work has been instrumental in transitioning healthcare robotics from a niche field into a recognized pillar of European innovation. Her achievements include directly influencing the European Commission's Directorate General for Information Society and Media, ensuring that robotics became a key enabling technology for future healthcare solutions.