Alberto Gambaruto

A Novel Robotic Prototype Simulating Oral and Pharyngeal Swallowing with Passive Epiglottis Actuation

Robotics simulating swallowing hold the potential to enhance our understanding of the swallowing process, support the development of safer texture- or viscosity-modified foods and beverages, and act as medical education tools for both patients with dysphagia and healthcare professionals. Although ro…