Marta Vallejo
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3
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131
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About
Dr. Marta Vallejo is a leading researcher at the intersection of neurorehabilitation and assistive robotics, with a primary focus on restoring hand function after stroke. Her work uniquely integrates soft robotics with brain-machine interfaces (BMIs) to create personalized, patient-driven therapy systems. Dr. Vallejo’s major contribution is the development of SOPHIA (Soft Orthotic Physiotherapy Hand Interactive Aid), a pioneering soft robotic exoskeleton controlled by a BMI that allows patients to initiate and guide their own hand rehabilitation using neural signals. This approach addresses the critical need for individualized, at-home treatment, moving beyond one-size-fits-all physiotherapy. Her most-cited review on robotic devices and BMIs for hand rehabilitation (86 citations) has helped define the field’s state of the art. By combining compliant, safe soft robotics with direct neural control, Dr. Vallejo’s work is laying the foundation for next-generation, accessible neurorehabilitation technologies that empower patients in their recovery journey.
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- 2SOPHIA: Soft Orthotic Physiotherapy Hand Interactive Aid39 citations · 2017
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