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Eliza Bottenberg is a pioneering researcher in soft robotics and wearable assistive technology, with a focus on developing innovative exoskeleton systems to enhance mobility and independence for elderly individuals and those with gait impairments. Her work sits at the intersection of biomechanics, rehabilitation engineering, and human-centered design, addressing real-world challenges in assistive technology through cutting-edge soft robotics principles. Bottenberg's most influential contribution, "Design and Evaluation of a Soft Assistive Lower Limb Exoskeleton" (2019), has garnered 108 citations, establishing her as a leading voice in the exosuit field. Her research has been instrumental in advancing the XoSoft EU project, a collaborative European initiative developing modular, soft wearable exoskeletons tailored to users with mild to moderate mobility limitations. Her 2020 study on pneumatic quasi-passive actuation (63 citations) further demonstrated her commitment to creating comfortable, energy-efficient, and user-acceptable devices suitable for everyday use. Across her body of work, Bottenberg consistently champions user-centered design and energetic efficiency, bridging laboratory innovation and practical application. With over 200 cumulative citations, her research is shaping the future of rehabilitative wearable robotics and improving quality of life for vulnerable populations worldwide.