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About
Rakesh Pilkar is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation engineering, specializing in the intersection of robotics, biomechanics, and neuromuscular control. His work focuses on understanding how robotic exoskeletons and postural assessment tools can restore mobility and prevent falls in individuals with neurological impairments. Pilkar’s major contributions include pioneering studies on neuromechanical adaptations during powered exoskeleton-assisted walking, where he demonstrated how able-bodied and spinal cord injury (SCI) individuals adapt their gait patterns under robotic assistance—a foundational insight for designing more effective rehabilitation protocols. His research on electromyography (EMG) assessment during exoskeleton gait training in acute stroke patients has been highly influential, with his 2017 and 2018 papers accumulating over 100 citations combined, highlighting their impact on the field. Pilkar has also advanced fall-risk assessment, developing objective, robotic-based evaluation methods for traumatic brain injury and chronic stroke populations. His work bridges engineering and clinical practice, offering scalable solutions for personalized rehabilitation. With a growing citation record and a focus on translating lab findings into real-world applications, Pilkar is a key figure in the movement toward data-driven, robotic-assisted recovery for neurological conditions.
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