Mario Armani
Papers
7
Total Citations
854
H-Index
6
About
Mario Armani is a pioneering researcher in the field of robotic neurorehabilitation, with a focused expertise in developing and evaluating robotic-assisted therapies for upper-limb recovery after acute stroke. His major contributions center on demonstrating that early, intensive robot-assisted training can significantly improve motor function and activities of daily living in stroke survivors, challenging conventional rehabilitation timelines. Armani’s landmark 2007 study, with 407 citations, established the efficacy of robotic therapy during the acute phase, while his subsequent randomized controlled trials (191 and 142 citations) provided robust evidence that devices like the NeReBot—a novel robot he co-developed at Padua University—outperform traditional therapy in early inpatient settings. His work also includes pioneering cost-effectiveness analyses, showing that robotic rehabilitation can be economically viable. With cumulative citations exceeding 850, Armani’s research has shaped clinical guidelines and inspired a generation of rehabilitation engineers. His notable achievement includes the first randomized trial to directly compare robot-assisted versus conventional therapy in acute stroke management, cementing his legacy as a key architect of technology-driven stroke recovery.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Robotic-Assisted Rehabilitation of the Upper Limb After Acute Stroke407 citations · 2007
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- 5A novel robot device in rehabilitation of post-stroke hemiplegic upper limbs46 citations · 2006
- 6Robot-aided intensive training in post-stroke recovery14 citations · 2006
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