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Antonio Nardone is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, specializing in the use of robotic technologies to address balance and gait impairments in neurological populations. His work centers on understanding and treating postural instability, a debilitating symptom in conditions like Parkinson’s disease and stroke. Nardone’s major contributions include pioneering the use of robot-assisted gait training (RAGT) to improve dynamic balance and mobility. His highly cited 2023 systematic review and meta-analysis, with 44 citations, provided critical evidence on the efficacy of RAGT for post-stroke balance rehabilitation, highlighting its potential to reduce fall risk. Earlier, his 2021 systematic review (28 citations) demonstrated the benefits of RAGT in countering postural instability in Parkinson’s disease. Notably, his pilot study using a novel robotic platform to assess and train body-weight shift responses in Parkinson’s patients represents a significant methodological advance, offering a new paradigm for personalized balance therapy. Through these works, Nardone has shaped clinical practice and inspired further innovation in robotic neurorehabilitation.