Robotics and Emerging Technologies in Rehabilitation: The Robot as a Tool for Both Assessment and Personalized Intervention
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This workshop aims to explore the dual role of robotics and intelligent technologies in the rehabilitation domain—as tools for both objective assessment and personalized intervention. By combining robotics, sensing systems, and artificial intelligence, it is now possible to tailor interventions to the individual patient's needs, monitor progress quantitatively, and adapt therapy in real time. The personalization of robotic intervention represents a key step toward more effective and scalable rehabilitation strategies.
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Workshop Proposal for I-RIM 2025 1. Workshop Title Robotics and Emerging Technologies in Rehabilitation: The Robot as a Tool for Both Assessment and Personalized Intervention 2. Organizers • Marco Caimmi, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (STIIMA-CNR) [email protected] • Marco Controzzi, Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna di Pisa (SSSA), marco.c[email protected] • Davide de Tommaso, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT), [email protected] • Andrea Orlandini, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (ISTC-CNR), [email protected] • Christian Tamantini, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (ISTC-CNR), ch[email protected] 3. Workshop Format The session will include invited talks, interactive discussions, and short presentations selected from solicited contributions. 4. Workshop Objectives and Main Topics This workshop aims to explore the dual role of robotics and intelligent technologies in the rehabilitation domain—as tools for both objective assessment and personalized intervention. By combining robotics, sensing systems, and artificial intelligence, it is now possible to tailor interventions to the individual patient's needs, monitor progress quantitatively, and adapt therapy in real time. The personalization of robotic intervention represents a key step toward more effective and scalable rehabilitation strategies. The workshop will address the following topics: • Robotic systems for motor and cognitive function assessment • Robot-assisted interventions with real-time adaptability • AI-driven personalization of rehabilitation protocols • Human-robot interaction and motivation in long-term use • Data-driven clinical decision support tools • Translational challenges from lab to clinic • Experiences from national and EU-funded projects 5. Keywords Robotic Assessment, Personalized Intervention, Assistive Robotics, Human-Robot Interaction, Biomedical signals, AI in neurorehabilitation. 6. Tentative Program and Invited Speaker A. Welcome & Introduction, Workshop Organizers B. Fit4MedRob case reports on intervention customization (40 min) a. HR Interaction: Integration of biomarkers into Clinical Practice. Eleonora Guanziroli, Ospedale Valduce, Como, Italy. b. Stepping Forward: Agilik Exoskeleton for Children with Cerebral Palsy in a Multicenter Study. Emilia Biffi, IRCCS Medea, Milan, Italy. c. Assessment of fine and gross dexterity through the transport of fragile objects: the Virtual Egg Test. Lucia Angelini, SSSA, Pisa, Italy d. Hemi-inattention: rehabilitation and assessment through the TIAGO robotic platform. Stefano Ramat, UniPV, Pavia, Italy. 2025 I-RIM Conference October 17-19, Rome, Italy ISBN: 9788894580570 =CONCATENATE("10.5281/zenodo.", J12) 20
C. Fit4MedRob technologies for assessment (30 min) a. Next Generation Robots: Robot-aided Rehabilitation and more. Loredana Zollo, UCBM, Rome, Italy. b. Assistive and adaptive protocols for rehabilitation robotics. Maura Casadio, UniGE, Genova, Italy. c. Personalized myokinetic human–machine interface for upper-limb prostheses. Marta Gherardini, SSSA, Pisa, Italy. D. Interactive round table involving both speakers and audience (ca. 20 min) 7. List of Speakers (all confirmed) a. Eleonora Guanziroli, Ospedale Valduce, Como, Italy. b. Emilia Biffi, IRCCS Medea, Milan, Italy. c. Lucia Angelini, SSSA, Pisa, Italy d. Stefano Ramat, UniPV, Pavia, Italy. e. Loredana Zollo, UCBM, Rome, Italy. f. Maura Casadio, UniGE, Genova, Italy. g. Marta Gherardini, SSSA, Pisa, Italy. 8. Preferred Date 17 October 2025 9. Expected Number of Attendees 30–50 participants 10. Target Audience Researchers in robotics, AI, and biomedical engineering; clinical professionals; physical and cognitive therapists; medical device developers; and healthcare stakeholders. 11. Workshop Outcomes • Cross-disciplinary exchange between research and clinical practice • Mapping of current needs and technology-readiness gaps • A short white paper or joint statement from participants • Collection and publication of extended abstracts • Foundations for new collaborative research proposals 12. Plan for Special Issue or Session We plan to organize a Special Issue on "Robotics for Assessment and Personalized Intervention" in a relevant international journal (e.g., Frontiers in Neurorobotics, IEEE Transactions on Medical Robotics and Bionics), involving selected workshop contributors. Targeted submission: within 6 months post-conference. 13. Workshop Webpage A dedicated webpage will be available at: [https://fit4medrob-workshop.github.io/workshop_Fit4MedRob_IRIM25/]. It will contain updates, call for abstracts, speaker list, and contact information. 14. Notes on Registration The two free one-day registrations will be used for invited speakers from academia and clinical institutions. Additional speakers will be informed to register independently, at least with a oneday pass. Endorsements This workshop is held under the patronage of FIT4MEDROB – Future and Innovation Technologies for Medical Robotics (https://www.fit4medrob.it/) funded by MUR within the Piano Nazionale Complementare PNC00000007 21