Pedro H. B. Buzatto

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Pedro H. B. Buzatto is a biomedical engineer whose research focuses on the design and development of advanced powered prostheses for lower-limb amputees, with a particular emphasis on restoring bipedal locomotion and independence. His major contributions lie in the hardware development of knee-ankle powered prosthetic systems, including the integration of custom embedded load cells for real-time force measurement and control. His most-cited work, "Design of a Powered Leg Prosthesis with a Custom Embedded Load Cell" (2024, 3 citations), introduces a novel approach to sensing and actuation in prosthetic limbs, while his subsequent study, "Hardware Development of a Knee-Ankle Powered Prosthesis for Transfemoral Amputees and Its Use in Different Ambulation Modes" (2025, 2 citations), demonstrates the practical application of these systems across various walking modes. Though still early in his career, Buzatto’s work addresses the critical need for improved assistive technologies in the face of rising amputation rates, and his innovative hardware designs hold promise for enhancing mobility and quality of life for transfemoral amputees.