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Oana-Maria Vanta is a pioneering researcher in the field of medical robotics, with a focused expertise in motor rehabilitation technologies for the upper limb. Her work centers on the development and control of robotic systems designed to aid patients recovering from neurological or musculoskeletal injuries. Vanta’s major contributions include the evaluation of the NeuroAssist robotic system, a parallel mechanism with advanced human-robot interaction capabilities and real-time patient monitoring, which demonstrated promising results in a pilot study—a paper that has garnered 23 citations for its impactful findings. She has also advanced adaptive control strategies, notably developing a fuzzy-PID control system for a 4-DOF hand rehabilitation robot. This innovation adapts to different robot-patient interaction modes, offering passive, active, and assistive therapy tailored to individual patient progress. With her work bridging engineering and clinical application, Vanta is shaping the future of personalized, technology-driven rehabilitation, making her a notable figure in assistive robotics and human-robot interaction.