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About
Wilian M. dos Santos is a prominent researcher at the intersection of rehabilitation robotics, wearable sensing technologies, and assistive device control. His work focuses on developing intelligent systems to support motor recovery in post-stroke patients and individuals with gait impairments, with particular emphasis on impedance control strategies and optical fiber sensing. Among his most influential contributions is his pioneering work applying polymer optical fiber (POF) sensors to wearable rehabilitation devices, demonstrating their utility in measuring joint angles and detecting gait events — work that has garnered 72 citations. His research on EMG-driven adaptive impedance control and model predictive control for robot-aided rehabilitation, collectively exceeding 97 citations, has significantly advanced the "assist-as-needed" paradigm, enabling robotic devices to dynamically adapt to patient effort during therapy. Santos has also contributed meaningfully to actuator design, proposing Fiber Bragg grating-based sensors for torque and angle monitoring in series elastic actuators — critical components of modern exoskeletons. His development of serious games for ankle rehabilitation further reflects his commitment to patient engagement in clinical recovery. With a body of work spanning smart sensing environments, lower-limb exoskeletons, and optimal control, Santos represents a leading voice in the field of intelligent rehabilitation engineering.
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- 4Adaptive impedance control for robot-aided rehabilitation of ankle movements36 citations · 2014
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- 7Serious games for assessment and rehabilitation of ankle movements20 citations · 2014
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