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Andrew Bivard is a rehabilitation researcher whose work sits at the intersection of neuroscience, assistive technology, and clinical practice, with a particular focus on lower limb robotic exoskeletons as tools for neurological rehabilitation. His research addresses some of the most pressing questions in the field: whether these emerging technologies meaningfully improve outcomes for people living with acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury, and chronic stroke. Through rigorous systematic reviews, feasibility studies, and quasi-controlled trials, Bivard has helped establish an evidence base for exoskeleton-assisted physiotherapy, examining outcomes ranging from neuromuscular function and gait speed to pain management and spasticity. His 2018 systematic review, his most-cited work with 24 citations, provided a foundational assessment of exoskeleton rehabilitation efficacy following brain injury, while subsequent studies explored metabolic demands and real-world clinical perspectives. Notably, Bivard has also championed the voices of clinicians themselves, investigating therapist attitudes toward implementation — a crucial but often overlooked dimension of translating technology into practice. Collectively, his contributions have helped shape how rehabilitation professionals understand, evaluate, and adopt robotic exoskeleton therapies across a range of neurological conditions.