Stefano Maludrottu
Papers
6
Total Citations
66
H-Index
3
About
Stefano Maludrottu is a rising force in rehabilitation robotics, specializing in the design and control of exoskeletons for both upper and lower limbs. His work directly addresses the critical need for devices that restore natural, functional movement in patients with neurological disorders, including stroke and spinal cord injury. Maludrottu’s major contributions include the development of a gravity-compensated upper-limb exoskeleton for shoulder rehabilitation, which uniquely prioritizes patient mobility by avoiding fixed postures—a paper that has garnered 49 citations. For lower-limb applications, he has pioneered a versatile gait pattern generator using Bézier curves and advanced sensorless impedance control, enabling more compact and compliant robotic assistance. His most recent work introduces a multifaceted hybrid system that integrates robotics with electrical stimulation (ES) for overground gait training, a promising approach that combines precise robotic task execution with the neurorehabilitative benefits of ES. Maludrottu’s research is distinguished by its focus on practical, sensor-rich solutions—such as instrumented crutches and trunk IMUs—that enhance exoskeleton functionality in real-world clinical settings, marking him as a key innovator in the next generation of assistive rehabilitation technology.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6