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Veronik Truyens is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, specializing in robot-supported upper limb training for individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) and stroke. Her work focuses on developing and evaluating innovative, technology-driven therapies to restore arm function in patients with severe paresis. Truyens’ major contributions include pioneering the use of the I-TRAVLE system—a robot-mediated, adaptive training platform—demonstrating its proof-of-concept efficacy in chronic MS and stroke populations (48 citations). She also conducted a landmark pilot randomized controlled trial showing that robot-supported training in a virtual learning environment significantly improves upper limb function in persons with advanced MS (71 citations). Her research further established clinically relevant robotic outcome measures, such as gravity compensation procedures to facilitate movement in patients with arm weakness (32 and 14 citations). By bridging engineering and clinical rehabilitation, Truyens has advanced personalized, intensive exercise protocols that enhance motor recovery and quality of life. Her work is widely cited and informs the design of future robotic interventions for neurological disorders, making her a key figure in the field of assistive rehabilitation technology.