Josep R. Medina
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About
Dr. Josep R. Medina is a leading figure in neurorehabilitation robotics, specializing in brain-machine interfaces and assistive exoskeletons for restoring motor function after spinal cord injury (SCI) and stroke. His most impactful contribution is the development of a hybrid EEG/EOG-controlled hand exoskeleton, which, in a landmark 2016 study (241 citations), enabled quadriplegic patients to independently perform activities of daily living—such as drinking from a cup and eating with cutlery—through direct neural control. This work demonstrated a paradigm shift from passive assistance to intuitive, user-driven restoration of hand function. Dr. Medina is also a pioneer of user-centered design in rehabilitation, as shown in his 2015 usability study (64 citations), which prioritized patient safety and satisfaction. His research further advances "assistance-as-needed" control algorithms for upper-limb orthoses (2014, 30 citations), optimizing robotic support to encourage active patient participation. Notably, his 2012 case report (24 citations) documented recovery of overground stepping in a patient with chronic motor-complete SCI, challenging conventional limits of gait rehabilitation. Through rigorous clinical trials and simulation-based planning tools, Dr. Medina’s work bridges engineering and neuroscience, offering tangible hope for restoring independence in individuals with severe paralysis.
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