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Lorenzo Chiari is a leading figure in rehabilitation engineering, whose work bridges the gap between human movement science and advanced robotics. His primary research areas focus on developing intelligent assistive technologies for individuals with mobility impairments, particularly those resulting from neurological conditions like stroke and spinal cord injury, as well as from amputations. Chiari’s major contributions lie in enhancing the functionality of lower-limb exoskeletons by integrating sensorized crutches and trunk-mounted inertial measurement units, creating a more responsive and stable system for users. He has also pioneered biomechanical frameworks for fall risk assessment and detection in people with transfemoral amputations, directly informing the design of next-generation, safer prosthetic limbs. Further expanding his impact, Chiari is developing a Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) robotic assistant to automate and standardize brain stimulation sessions, a non-invasive treatment for depression. While his most-cited works are recent, with papers from 2021 and 2024 garnering 2-4 citations, their practical, user-centered focus signals a growing influence in clinical robotics and neurorehabilitation. Chiari’s work is essential reading for students and researchers aiming to create technology that restores both mobility and quality of life.