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Keefe Chng is a pioneering researcher in neural engineering and brain-machine interfaces (BMIs), with a primary focus on restoring mobility to individuals with severe motor impairments. His most influential work, "Independent Mobility Achieved through a Wireless Brain-Machine Interface" (2016, 55 citations), demonstrates a groundbreaking approach to enabling tetraplegic individuals to regain autonomous movement. In this study, Chng and his team developed a wireless integrated system that allowed two macaques to control a robotic platform simply through neural signals, effectively bypassing damaged spinal pathways. This achievement represents a major contribution to the field of assistive neurotechnology, showcasing how wireless BMIs can translate cortical activity into real-world, self-directed mobility. By eliminating the need for physical tethers or manual assistance, Chng’s work directly addresses the profound dependency faced by those with tetraplegia, offering a viable path toward independent navigation. His research not only advances the technical sophistication of closed-loop neural interfaces but also underscores their potential to dramatically improve quality of life. With over 55 citations, this seminal paper has become a foundational reference for subsequent studies in wireless BMI systems and mobile neuroprosthetics, cementing Chng’s reputation as a leader in translating neural signals into tangible, life-changing outcomes.