Rina Mariane Alves Dutra

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Rina Mariane Alves Dutra is a researcher dedicated to advancing rehabilitation engineering, with a primary focus on robotic orthoses for upper limb recovery. Her work addresses the critical need for accessible, effective therapy for individuals with motor impairments, particularly those resulting from stroke. Dutra’s major contributions include the development and validation of portable robotic orthoses designed to assist in upper limb rehabilitation. Her 2020 paper, "Robotic Orthosis for Upper Limb Rehabilitation" (7 citations), explores novel robotic actuators to enhance treatment efficacy, while her 2022 study, "Development of portable robotic orthosis and biomechanical validation in people with limited upper limb function after stroke" (6 citations), provides crucial biomechanical evidence for the device’s real-world application. Though her citation counts are modest, they reflect a focused, emerging body of work with direct clinical relevance. Dutra’s research bridges engineering and patient care, offering a promising pathway toward more personalized and accessible rehabilitation technologies. Her commitment to validating these devices in human subjects underscores a practical, impact-driven approach that holds significant potential for improving quality of life in stroke survivors and others with upper limb limitations.