Myrka Zago
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Myrka Zago is a leading researcher at the intersection of human movement neuroscience and human-robot interaction. Her work primarily explores the neural control of locomotion, with a major focus on spinal cord plasticity and the role of central pattern generators (CPGs) in gait rehabilitation. In her highly cited 2007 review, Zago synthesized new concepts for evaluating and training gait in spinal cord injury (SCI) patients, demonstrating that spinal centers retain significant plasticity and can be reorganized through targeted training—a foundational insight for modern neurorehabilitation. This work has garnered 57 citations and remains influential in the field. Zago also investigates how humans perceive time and action, a critical challenge for developing socially adept robots. Her 2014 study, “How long did it last? You would better ask a human,” highlights the gap between machine timing and human temporal perception, earning 20 citations. By bridging neurophysiology with robotics, Zago’s research not only advances clinical rehabilitation strategies but also informs the design of robots that can understand and cooperate with humans in natural, intuitive ways.
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- 2How long did it last? You would better ask a human20 citations · 2014