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Salvatore Maria Aglioti is a pioneering cognitive neuroscientist whose research lies at the intersection of social neuroscience, brain-computer interfaces (BCI), and the neurobiology of body representation. His major contributions include developing innovative BCI systems that allow people, including those with spinal cord injury (SCI), to control humanoid robots and virtual avatars through thought alone. By integrating audio-visual feedback, his work has significantly improved BCI performance and user embodiment, demonstrating that multisensory integration is key to intuitive, real-world control of external devices. His studies on vicarious pain have also been highly influential, revealing how visual similarity and psychological closeness dissociably modulate neural responses in empathy networks. With over 50 citations each for his foundational BCI studies (e.g., "Local and Remote Cooperation With Virtual and Robotic Agents," 2016; "Audio-visual feedback improves the BCI performance," 2014), Aglioti’s impact is substantial. He has also explored illusory movement perception via tendon vibration in SCI patients, advancing rehabilitation strategies. His work bridges basic neuroscience and applied technology, offering transformative tools for restoring agency and social interaction in paralyzed individuals.
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- 6Out-of-Place Bodies, Out-of-Body Selves15 citations · 2011