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Javier Molina-Vilaplana’s research lies at the intersection of computational neuroscience and robotics, focusing on how neural architectures can enable dexterous, adaptive motor control. His major contributions center on developing modular neural network models for hand gesture coordination, reaching, and grasping—bridging biological inspiration with robotic implementation. His most cited work, “A neural network model for coordination of hand gesture during reach to grasp” (2005, 38 citations), proposes a framework for integrating reaching and grasping movements, a foundational challenge in both neuroscience and robotics. He also pioneered the use of Address-Event-Representation (AER) for neuro-inspired interfaces, as demonstrated in his 2006 paper (27 citations), which links asynchronous VLSI communication to anthropomorphic robotic hands. His Hyper RBF model (2004, 21 citations) offers a solution for precise reaching in redundant robotic systems, while his step-wise learning architecture (2007, 22 citations) enables incremental skill acquisition. Molina-Vilaplana’s work is notable for its systematic approach to combining models like AVITE and Kohonen maps, advancing robust sensory-motor control. With over 100 cumulative citations, his research has influenced the design of brain-inspired robotic systems, making him a key figure in neurorobotics and motor control.