Maja Milavec

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Maja Milavec is a researcher whose work sits at the intersection of rehabilitation robotics, human psychophysiology, and multimodal interaction design. Her primary research focuses on enhancing patient engagement and recovery outcomes in post-stroke rehabilitation through the integration of robotic systems and real-time physiological monitoring. Milavec’s most influential contribution is her 2010 study on psychophysiological responses during robotic rehabilitation tasks, which has garnered 86 citations. In this work, she systematically analyzed heart rate, skin conductance, and other responses to identify the most reliable indicators of a patient’s psychological state during upper extremity therapy—a foundational step toward adaptive, patient-responsive robotic systems. She also developed the innovative “River” multimodal rehabilitation scenario (2011), which combines video, audio, and haptic feedback to boost intrinsic motivation in users. By weaving together motor tasks with immersive sensory elements, Milavec’s work advances the design of more engaging and effective rehabilitation technologies. Her research is particularly valuable for students and engineers interested in human-robot interaction, affective computing, and personalized neurorehabilitation.