Rui S. Moreira

Clinical Academic Center of Braga, University of Minho

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Rui S. Moreira is a biomedical engineer whose research focuses on rehabilitation robotics and human gait analysis, with a particular emphasis on assistive technologies for individuals with movement disorders. His most notable contribution is the development of the ASBGo, a smart and assistive walker designed to aid ataxic patients in regaining mobility and stability. This work, published in 2019 and cited 25 times, integrates robotic assistance with real-time feedback to improve rehabilitation outcomes. Moreira also advanced gait detection methods with a real-time tool that uses lower trunk acceleration data, enabling precise monitoring of human locomotion outside laboratory settings. His research bridges engineering and clinical practice, offering practical solutions for neurorehabilitation. By combining sensor technology with robotic systems, Moreira has contributed to making assistive devices more responsive and patient-centered. His work is particularly relevant for researchers and clinicians working in rehabilitation engineering, human motion analysis, and the development of intelligent prosthetics or orthotics.