Oswaldo Baffa
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36
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About
Oswaldo Baffa is a leading figure in the development of advanced neurostimulation technologies, with a primary focus on transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). His major contributions lie at the intersection of robotics, electronics, and neuroscience, where he has pioneered the integration of robotic platforms with multi-locus TMS (mTMS) to achieve unprecedented precision and speed in non-invasive brain stimulation. Baffa’s work addresses critical safety and efficacy challenges by automating targeting of cortical structures, eliminating the need for manual coil movement and enabling rapid, electronic steering of stimulation across brain regions. His most cited paper, “Robotic–electronic platform for autonomous and accurate transcranial magnetic stimulation targeting” (2024, 20 citations), exemplifies this breakthrough, while subsequent works like “Characterizing an electronic–robotic targeting platform for precise and fast brain stimulation with multi-locus TMS” (2025, 6 citations) further refine the technology. Baffa has also developed an open-source platform for robotized TMS (2021, 5 citations), democratizing access to these tools. His cumulative impact, with over 36 citations across key papers, underscores his role in shaping the future of brain stimulation, making him a pivotal innovator for researchers and clinicians seeking safer, more effective neuromodulation.
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- 3An open-source platform for robotized transcranial magnetic stimulation5 citations · 2021
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