Roberto Merletti
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About
Roberto Merletti is a pioneering figure in the field of surface electromyography (sEMG), whose work has fundamentally shaped how we understand and apply non-invasive muscle signal analysis. His primary research areas include biomedical signal processing, neuromuscular rehabilitation, and the clinical translation of sEMG technology. Merletti’s major contributions center on overcoming the barriers limiting sEMG’s use in clinical settings, particularly in neurorehabilitation and movement analysis. His highly cited 2020 article, *Surface EMG in Clinical Assessment and Neurorehabilitation: Barriers Limiting Its Use* (248 citations), critically examines the gap between laboratory research and practical clinical application, offering a roadmap for integrating sEMG into exercise physiology, ergonomics, and occupational medicine. More recently, his involvement in the Consensus for Experimental Design in Electromyography (CEDE) project (2024) has advanced the challenging task of estimating individual muscle force from non-invasive signals—a breakthrough with implications for biomechanics, robotics, and rehabilitation. With decades of leadership, including founding the Laboratory for Engineering of the Neuromuscular System (LISiN) in Italy, Merletti’s work continues to inspire researchers and clinicians seeking to unlock the full diagnostic and therapeutic potential of sEMG.
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