Diogo Schwerz de Lucena
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About
Diogo Schwerz de Lucena is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of soft robotics, telerehabilitation, and neurorecovery. His work focuses on developing accessible, high-dosage rehabilitation technologies for individuals with neurologic injuries, particularly stroke survivors. His most-cited paper, “Combining soft robotics and telerehabilitation for improving motor function after stroke” (2024, 26 citations), demonstrates a mature integration of soft robotic gloves with remote therapy platforms—a critical step toward bringing clinic-grade rehabilitation into patients’ living environments. In his earlier pilot study (2020, 13 citations), he showed the viability of a high-repetition protocol using a soft robotic glove to improve hand function in chronic stroke survivors, emphasizing that access to therapy is as important as the therapy itself. His doctoral dissertation (2019) laid the groundwork for on-demand hand rehabilitation, exploring how optimal exercise dosage can enhance neuroplasticity after stroke or spinal cord injury. By bridging soft robotics with telerehabilitation, de Lucena is helping to democratize access to high-quality motor therapy, enabling patients to perform intensive, repetitive exercises outside clinical settings. His work holds transformative potential for the millions living with chronic motor impairments.
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