D. Chapuis

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D. Chapuis is a researcher whose work bridges robotics engineering and neuroscience, with particular expertise in MRI-compatible haptic interfaces, mechatronic system design, and multisensory integration. His most influential contribution, "Multisensory Mechanisms in Temporo-Parietal Cortex Support Self-Location and First-Person Perspective" (2011, 474 citations), demonstrates a remarkable interdisciplinary reach, exploring the neural underpinnings of bodily self-consciousness. Alongside this neuroscientific work, Chapuis has made substantial engineering contributions through the development of MRI-compatible actuation and sensing systems, addressing the critical challenge of operating robotic devices within the electromagnetically demanding environment of MRI scanners. His papers on actuation methods (113 citations), MR-compatible sensors (69 citations), and force/torque sensor design (64 citations) have become foundational references for researchers developing neuroscience robotics and interventional MRI tools. Chapuis further extended this work into clinical applications, designing rehabilitation devices such as the ReHapticKnob for post-stroke hand therapy and the ReFlex wrist interface for motor learning. His career exemplifies the powerful synergy between precision engineering and cognitive neuroscience, providing tools that both advance fundamental brain research and improve patient rehabilitation outcomes.

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1. 1
   Multisensory Mechanisms in Temporo-Parietal Cortex Support Self-Location and First-Person Perspective

   474 citations · 2011
2. 2
   Actuation methods for applications in MR environments

   113 citations · 2006
3. 3
   Sensors for Applications in Magnetic Resonance Environments

   69 citations · 2008
4. 4
   Design of a simple MRI/fMRI compatible force/torque sensor

   64 citations · 2005
5. 5
   fMRI Compatible Haptic Interfaces to Investigate Human Motor Control

   40 citations · 2006
6. 6
   Investigation of a Cable Transmission for the Actuation of MR Compatible Haptic Interfaces

   38 citations · 2006
7. 7
   Design and characterization of the ReHapticKnob, a robot for assessment and therapy of hand function

   35 citations · 2011
8. 8
   A Haptic Knob with a Hybrid Ultrasonic Motor and Powder Clutch Actuator

   34 citations · 2007
9. 9
   Neuroscience robotics to investigate multisensory integration and bodily awareness

   18 citations · 2011
10. 10
    ReFlex, a haptic wrist interface for motor learning and rehabilitation

    15 citations · 2010

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