Stefano Sapienza
Papers
7
Total Citations
118
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About
Stefano Sapienza is a biomedical and rehabilitation robotics researcher whose work sits at the intersection of assistive technology, human-robot interaction, and neurological rehabilitation. His research is primarily focused on developing and refining lower-limb exoskeletons for individuals with motor impairments, with a particular emphasis on children with cerebral palsy (CP). His most influential contribution — the development of a "transparent operation mode" for pediatric exoskeletons (2019, 54 citations) — addressed a critical challenge in rehabilitation robotics: enabling devices to move seamlessly with users rather than imposing mechanical resistance. This foundational concept has been extended through subsequent work on impedance control strategies for overground walking training and experimental validation of gait parameter changes during transparent exoskeleton use. Beyond exoskeleton research, Sapienza has contributed to elder care technology, exploring UWB-based position tracking systems integrated with home robots for fall detection — a growing concern in aging populations. His more recent investigations into muscle synergies as biomarkers for predicting individual responses to robot-assisted gait training in CP patients reflect a deepening commitment to personalizing rehabilitation outcomes. With cumulative citations approaching 120, Sapienza's work represents meaningful progress toward smarter, more patient-centered assistive robotics.
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- 5UWB Tracking for Home Care Systems with Off-the-Shelf Components11 citations · 2018
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