Chang Gung University
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Papers
207
Total Citations
4,159
H-Index
35
Researchers
325
About
Chang Gung University has established itself as a globally recognized research institution at the intersection of medical robotics, rehabilitation science, and minimally invasive surgical technology. Affiliated with one of Asia's largest hospital systems, the university leverages its deep clinical infrastructure to produce translational research with direct patient impact, making it an exceptionally attractive destination for researchers and students seeking to bridge engineering innovation with real-world medical application. The institution's most prominent contributions center on robot-assisted stroke rehabilitation, where its researchers have conducted pioneering randomized controlled trials examining the dose-response relationships, bilateral versus unilateral training protocols, and combined therapeutic strategies for upper limb recovery in chronic stroke patients. These studies have collectively garnered hundreds of citations and fundamentally shaped clinical guidelines for neurorehabilitation worldwide. Complementing this neurological focus, Chang Gung researchers have advanced wearable sensing technologies, including machine learning-powered smart textile gloves capable of capturing nuanced hand movements, pointing toward next-generation human-robot interaction systems. The university's surgical robotics program is equally distinguished, with landmark studies on robotic esophagectomy, mastectomy, nephrectomy, and pancreaticoduodenectomy placing Chang Gung at the forefront of minimally invasive surgical innovation across Asia. The institution's multicenter REVATE trial comparing robotic versus video-assisted thoracoscopic esophagectomy has drawn international collaborators and directly influenced surgical oncology practice. Further strengths include intelligent control systems for multi-robot formations, mobile robot path planning, and neuroimaging studies examining neuroplastic changes following rehabilitation. With consistently high citation counts and participation in international consensus panels, Chang Gung University represents a uniquely multidisciplinary environment where robotics, medicine, and data science converge to redefine human health outcomes.
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- 7Dose–Response Relationship of Robot-Assisted Stroke Motor Rehabilitation91 citations · 2012
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