Roberta Virgilio
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About
Roberta Virgilio is a leading researcher in robotic neurorehabilitation, specializing in the design and control of mechatronic systems for motor learning and physical therapy. Her work centers on developing innovative exoskeletons and orthotic devices that assist patients in regaining mobility after neurological injury. Virgilio’s most notable contribution is the creation of P.I.G.R.O. (Pneumatic Interactive Gait Rehabilitation Orthosis), an active exoskeleton driven by an electro-pneumatic control system that imposes precise movements on lower limbs to facilitate gait training. This work, along with the Bra.Di.PO. prototype, has been cited over 19 times, establishing her as a key figure in the field. She has also advanced the understanding of motor learning by deriving control curves for robotic exoskeletons from unloaded walking studies, enabling more natural and effective rehabilitation protocols. Her research bridges engineering and clinical practice, offering tangible tools for neurorehabilitation. Virgilio’s achievements include pioneering the use of pneumatic actuation in exoskeleton design, which provides safer, more compliant assistance for patients, and her work continues to influence the development of next-generation robotic therapies.
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