Roberto Di Marco
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Roberto Di Marco is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation engineering, specializing in the integration of neural interfacing with robotic gait devices for stroke recovery. His seminal 2020 systematic review, cited 137 times, established the state-of-the-art in direct neural control of robotic exoskeletons, identifying critical limitations and introducing the DESIRED checklist—a framework that has become a standard for rigor in EEG- and EMG-based gait rehabilitation studies. Di Marco’s experimental work has advanced our understanding of neuromuscular plasticity, demonstrating how single exoskeleton training sessions can induce measurable changes in motor control and cortical activity. His 2023 study on able-bodied volunteers revealed that robot-aided gait training modulates the complexity of both movement patterns and brain activity, offering new insights into human-robot interaction and motor learning. By quantifying the neural and biomechanical impacts of exoskeleton use, Di Marco is paving the way for adaptive, user-responsive rehabilitation technologies that could transform outcomes for stroke survivors, the elderly, and individuals with spinal cord injuries.
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