Ricardo C. Joaquim

Universidade de São Paulo

Papers

6

Total Citations

108

H-Index

5

About

Ricardo C. Joaquim is a leading researcher at the intersection of rehabilitation robotics and serious games, dedicated to transforming tedious physical therapy into engaging, adaptive experiences. His core contributions lie in developing intelligent, multi-user robotic systems that leverage game-based motivation to improve patient outcomes. Joaquim pioneered dynamic difficulty adjustment (DDA) in rehabilitation, using evolutionary algorithms to tailor game challenges in real-time based on user performance and motivation—a concept explored in his highly cited 2011 work (36 citations) and expanded in 2018. He also designed novel architectures for simultaneous multi-player robotic rehabilitation, fostering social interaction through competitive games like go-kart racing (2012, 10 citations) and Pong. Notably, his 2010 paper on a robotic system for distal radius fracture rehabilitation (9 citations) demonstrated precise wrist motion measurement integrated with motivating gameplay. Beyond game design, Joaquim applied knowledge discovery techniques to analyze patient performance data (2014, 5 citations), aiming to optimize therapy protocols. With over 100 total citations, his work has significantly advanced patient-centered, data-driven rehabilitation, making therapy both effective and enjoyable.

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Key Achievements

5
H-Index
6
Papers
108
Total Citations
18
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Adaptive strategy for multi-user robotic rehabilitation games
36 citations · 2011
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2011 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 12
🏛 Institutions: Universidade de São Paulo

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