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Dr. Ying-Lung Yu is a leading figure in rehabilitation robotics, specializing in the design of lightweight, high-performance exoskeletons for upper limb therapy. His core research focuses on developing compact series elastic actuators (SEAs) and novel mechanical architectures to enable safe, accurate, and accessible robotic rehabilitation. Yu’s major contributions include the creation of a 5-DOF elbow-wrist exoskeleton for fine-motion recovery, which addresses the critical need for portability without sacrificing torque control. His work on miniature SEAs has advanced bilateral teleoperation by improving torque sensing and stiffness rendering, while his linearly actuated elbow exoskeleton solves the problem of axis misalignment during therapy. With over 120 cumulative citations, his 2019 paper on the lightweight forearm exoskeleton (53 citations) stands as a cornerstone in the field. Yu’s designs are distinguished by their practical focus on reducing moving inertia and bulk, making robotic rehabilitation more viable for clinical and home use. His achievements represent a significant step toward patient-friendly, high-fidelity assistive devices that can restore fine motor function after neurological injury.