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Foteini Koureta is a researcher at the forefront of assistive and rehabilitation robotics, with a primary focus on enhancing mobility and cognitive support for the elderly and individuals with mild impairments. Her major contributions center on the development and evaluation of intelligent robotic rollators, such as the lightweight i-Walk and the MOBOT platform. These systems are designed to act proactively and adaptively, offering both physical mobility assistance and cognitive interaction to improve user independence and quality of life. Koureta’s work is distinguished by its human-centered approach, including the integration of sophisticated human-robot interaction models that have been rigorously tested with target users. Notably, she co-developed the PYTHEIA scale, a pioneering self-reported instrument for assessing rehabilitation and assistive robotics—filling a critical gap in evaluation tools for the field. Her research, with papers accumulating over 60 citations, has been instrumental in shaping how robotic assistive devices are designed, tested, and measured for real-world impact, making her a key contributor to the advancement of supportive technologies for aging populations.