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Antonino Massone is a biomedical researcher whose work sits at the intersection of rehabilitation robotics, neuromuscular science, and assistive technology, with a particular focus on spinal cord injury (SCI). His research investigates how robotic exoskeletons influence muscle activation patterns during gait, addressing a critical clinical question: how much robotic assistance is beneficial before it begins to undermine patients' voluntary motor control. His most cited work (2019, 39 citations) systematically examined how device structure, assistance levels, and walking aids collectively shape neuromuscular responses during exoskeleton-assisted locomotion — findings with direct implications for rehabilitation protocol design. Beyond gait training, Massone has extended his inquiry to trunk control assessment in SCI athletes, personalized exoskeleton training for incomplete SCI, and body–machine interfaces that enable assistive robot control. His more recent contributions explore human-robot interaction, including diversity-aware verbal communication between humanoid robots and individuals with SCI, reflecting a broadening vision of inclusive rehabilitation technology. Across his publication record, Massone consistently bridges engineering innovation with patient-centered outcomes, making his work valuable to clinicians, rehabilitation engineers, and researchers seeking to optimize robotic interventions for motor-impaired populations.