Emilia Ambrosini
Papers
19
Total Citations
482
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About
Emilia Ambrosini is a leading researcher in rehabilitation robotics and assistive technologies, with a particular focus on upper limb recovery following neurological conditions such as stroke and neuromuscular disorders. Her work sits at the intersection of wearable robotics, functional electrical stimulation (FES), and human-machine interaction, where she has made substantial contributions to advancing therapeutic interventions for people with physical disabilities. Ambrosini's most influential contribution is her systematic review of upper limb soft robotic wearable devices (2022, 131 citations), which has become a key reference for the exosuit research community. She has been a central figure in the RETRAINER project, a European initiative developing hybrid robotic systems that intelligently combine EMG-triggered FES with passive exoskeletons to restore arm function in stroke survivors — work documented across several highly cited publications. Her research extends beyond stroke rehabilitation to encompass assistive exoskeletons for spinal cord injury and ataxia, adaptive hybrid controllers, robotic interventions for autism spectrum disorder, and exergaming solutions for elderly populations. With a growing citation record exceeding 440 citations across her most prominent works alone, Ambrosini's research is shaping the future of accessible, user-centered rehabilitation technology, consistently bridging rigorous engineering with meaningful clinical application.
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- 1Upper limb soft robotic wearable devices: a systematic review131 citations · 2022
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- 7Applications of Robotics for Autism Spectrum Disorder: a Scoping Review26 citations · 2023
- 8Adaptive Hybrid FES-Force Controller for Arm Exosuit13 citations · 2022
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