Ugo Faraguna
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Dr. Ugo Faraguna is a leading researcher in the neurorehabilitation and biomechanics of human locomotion, with a particular focus on how robotic technologies can restore and enhance mobility across the lifespan. His most cited work, a 2019 study with 97 citations, demonstrated that gait training using a robotic hip exoskeleton—the Active Pelvis Orthosis (APO)—significantly improves metabolic gait efficiency in elderly individuals. This landmark finding established the feasibility of wearable robotics not just for clinical populations, but as a proactive tool for promoting active aging. Faraguna’s contributions bridge the gap between engineering and neuroscience, quantifying how external mechanical assistance can recalibrate the body’s energy expenditure and movement patterns. His research has profound implications for designing interventions that prevent age-related mobility decline and reduce fall risk. By showing that healthy seniors can benefit from robotic training, Faraguna has expanded the scope of rehabilitation technology from purely therapeutic to preventative. His work is widely cited in both engineering and clinical journals, reflecting its interdisciplinary impact. Faraguna continues to advance our understanding of human-robot interaction, positioning him as a key figure in the future of personalized, tech-driven neurorehabilitation.
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