Nuno Ferrete Ribeiro

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Nuno Ferrete Ribeiro is a researcher dedicated to engineering safer, more dignified mobility for aging and neurologically impaired populations. His work converges on the design, validation, and electronic architecture of intelligent robotic assistive devices, with a primary focus on fall prevention and gait rehabilitation. His most notable contribution is the development of a cane-type robot, detailed in his 2023 paper "Engineering a Safer Future," which has garnered 5 citations for its novel electronic design aimed at preventing falls—a critical issue for elderly users. Ribeiro’s research also extends to the mechanical validation of this robotic cane (2021, 3 citations) and the creation of the ASBGo smart walker (2021, 2 citations), a system specifically designed for assessing and rehabilitating ataxic gait in individuals with cerebellar ataxia. Demonstrating a strong methodological foundation, he has validated knee angle measurement systems using Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) (2017, 2 citations), offering a low-cost, portable alternative for gait analysis. Through these contributions, Ribeiro is advancing the field of assistive robotics, directly addressing the high abandonment rates of traditional aids by enhancing usability and acceptability through cutting-edge technology.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Engineering a Safer Future: Electronic Design and Validation of a Cane-Type Robot for Fall Prevention

   5 citations · 2023
2. 2
   Product Design and Mechanical Validation of a Cane-Type Robot for Fall Prevention

   3 citations · 2021
3. 3
   VALIDATION OF A KNEE ANGLE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM BASED ON IMUS

   2 citations · 2017
4. 4
   ASBGo: A Smart Walker for Ataxic Gait and Posture Assessment, Monitoring, and Rehabilitation

   2 citations · 2021

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