Beom-Chan Lee

About

Dr. Beom-Chan Lee is a leading researcher in rehabilitation engineering, with a focus on developing technology-assisted systems for stroke survivors and individuals with mobility impairments. His major contributions center on creating accessible, cost-effective devices that improve balance, gait, and ankle function. Notably, his 2018 randomized controlled study (27 citations) demonstrated that technology-assisted ankle rehabilitation significantly enhances balance and gait performance in stroke survivors, addressing critical limitations like spasticity and limited range of motion. Dr. Lee also pioneered a haptic-based gait rehabilitation system (14 citations) designed for chronic stroke patients who can stand but need targeted lower limb therapy, offering a compact, user-friendly alternative to bulky robots. His work on a novel ankle rehabilitation system (10 citations) further tackles barriers such as high costs and limited therapist availability. Additionally, his early research on teleoperating robots via augmented reality (5 citations) showcases his innovative approach to merging rehabilitation with remote assistance. Dr. Lee’s contributions are vital for making effective rehabilitation accessible, particularly for underserved populations, and his work continues to inspire advances in assistive technology and neurorehabilitation.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Technology-Assisted Ankle Rehabilitation Improves Balance and Gait Performance in Stroke Survivors: A Randomized Controlled Study With 1-Month Follow-Up

   27 citations · 2018
2. 2
   Haptic based gait rehabilitation system for stroke patients

   14 citations · 2016
3. 3
   Development and assessment of a novel ankle rehabilitation system for stroke survivors

   10 citations · 2017
4. 4
   Teleoperation of a multi-purpose robot over the internet using augmented reality

   5 citations · 2007

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