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Pooja Arora is a leading researcher in pediatric rehabilitation robotics, whose work has fundamentally advanced locomotor training for children with cerebral palsy (CP). Her research focuses on the intersection of robotic assistance, biomechanics, and neurorehabilitation, specifically targeting how external forces applied to the pelvis and legs can improve walking function. In her landmark 2017 randomized controlled pilot study (65 citations), she demonstrated that robotic resistance treadmill training significantly enhances locomotor function in children with CP, providing critical evidence for the efficacy of force-based interventions. Her subsequent work (47 citations) further refined this approach by integrating dynamic weight-shifting into treadmill training, showing that targeted pelvic and leg assistance can produce measurable improvements in gait. Through detailed kinematic and EMG analyses (17 citations), Arora has elucidated the neuromuscular mechanisms underlying these improvements, revealing how children adapt to external forces during walking. Her pioneering pilot study on a 3D cable-driven robotic system (12 citations) introduced a novel, therapist-friendly platform that reduces physical demands while maximizing therapeutic gains. With over 140 total citations across her core publications, Arora’s work has reshaped clinical paradigms, offering evidence-based, scalable solutions for pediatric gait rehabilitation.