Rolf Frischknecht

University Hospital of Lausanne, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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Total Citations

104

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About

Rolf Frischknecht is a pioneering researcher in rehabilitation robotics, with a focus on developing advanced technologies to restore motor function in individuals with neurological impairments. His key research areas include robotic orthoses, controlled electrical muscle stimulation, and serious games for rehabilitation. Frischknecht's major contributions center on the creation of the MotionMaker™, a stationary programmable test and training system for the lower limbs, which integrates robotic orthoses with sensors and a control unit to improve rehabilitation outcomes. This work, detailed in his most-cited paper (2006, 60 citations), has been instrumental in advancing robotic-assisted therapy for paraplegic and tetraplegic patients. He also explored the use of head-mounted displays and haptic devices in serious games (2015, 25 citations) to enhance patient engagement and recovery. Additionally, his development of the Cyberthosis system (2007, 15 citations) combines rehabilitation robotics with controlled electrical muscle stimulation, addressing the needs of over 7,000 paraplegic patients in Switzerland and 40,000 in France. Frischknecht's innovative approaches have significantly impacted the field of neurorehabilitation, offering new possibilities for improving lower limb function in chronic stroke patients and individuals with spinal cord injuries.