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Bruno Rossi is a prominent researcher at the intersection of robotics, rehabilitation engineering, and neurology, with a particular focus on developing and validating robotic systems for motor recovery in neurological conditions. His work has significantly advanced the use of robotic exoskeletons and virtual reality environments to support rehabilitation following stroke and in progressive conditions such as multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injury. Rossi's most influential contribution, "Arm Rehabilitation with a Robotic Exoskeleton in Virtual Reality" (2007, 155 citations), pioneered the integration of immersive virtual environments with upper-limb exoskeleton technology, addressing the growing demand for scalable, resource-efficient rehabilitation solutions. His subsequent development of the L-EXOS — a five-degree-of-freedom force-feedback exoskeleton — demonstrated rigorous clinical validation and practical wearability, earning 58 citations. His 2015 randomized controlled trial on robot-assisted gait training in progressive multiple sclerosis (94 citations) provided critical evidence supporting robotic therapy over conventional physiotherapy for improving mobility and quality of life. Across his body of work, Rossi has championed patient-centered, technologically sophisticated rehabilitation strategies, combining advanced control algorithms, such as PD sliding mode control, with clinical rigor — making him a key figure in translational rehabilitation robotics.