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Sofia Almpani is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of neural rehabilitation, robotics, and ethics. Her work centers on developing and regulating wearable robotic technologies—particularly exoskeletons—for medical and assistive applications. Almpani’s most cited paper, “Converging Robotic Technologies in Targeted Neural Rehabilitation” (2021, 99 citations), critically reviews emerging solutions for impaired motor control, highlighting how neurophysiological insights and technological innovation can transform rehabilitation outcomes. She also addresses the critical regulatory gap in her work “ExosCE: A legal-based computational system for compliance with exoskeletons’ CE marking” (2020), providing a framework for ensuring these devices meet safety and legal standards. Beyond technical development, Almpani explores the formalization of ethical decision-making in autonomous systems (2023), a vital contribution as AI-driven robotics become more pervasive. Her interdisciplinary approach extends to education, where she designed a robotics-enhanced dance project for STEAM learning using ENGINO (2021). With a growing citation footprint and a focus on translating cutting-edge robotics into ethical, compliant, and human-centered solutions, Almpani is shaping the future of assistive technology and responsible innovation.