Radu Comes

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Radu Comes is a researcher at the forefront of combining mechanical engineering, rehabilitation robotics, and augmented reality (AR) to solve real-world medical and educational challenges. His primary contributions lie in developing assistive technologies for post-surgical recovery and enhancing engineering education through immersive digital tools. Notably, his most cited work, "CardioVR-ReTone—Robotic Exoskeleton for Upper Limb Rehabilitation following Open Heart Surgery" (2022, 7 citations), introduces a novel robotic exoskeleton designed to address the critical lack of motivation in cardiac rehabilitation, a pressing need given the projected 207% global increase in the population aged 65+ by 2050. This work demonstrates his ability to integrate control systems with patient-centered design. In parallel, Comes advances engineering pedagogy through AR-enriched learning materials, such as his 2021 study (5 citations) that guides mechanical engineering students through designing a 5-degree-of-freedom robotic arm, making complex CAD processes more intuitive. He also developed an Android application (2021, 2 citations) that uses 3D models to explain form deviations, bridging theoretical metrology with practical visualization. Comes’s work stands out for its direct impact on both clinical rehabilitation and STEM education, offering scalable solutions that improve patient outcomes and student engagement.