Angela Shin‐Yu Lien
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Angela Shin‐Yu Lien is a leading researcher at the intersection of rehabilitation robotics and healthcare technology integration. Her primary research areas include robot-assisted gait training for neurological recovery and the clinical implementation of socially assistive robots. Lien’s most impactful contribution is her 2020 meta-analysis on the effects of robot-assisted gait training in individuals with spinal cord injury, which has garnered 81 citations and established foundational evidence for using robotic exoskeletons to reduce spasticity and pain in SCI patients. More recently, her 2025 systematic review on health care professionals’ perspectives of socially assistive robots provides critical insights into the barriers and facilitators for integrating SARs into clinical practice, addressing acceptance, preparedness, and ethical considerations. This forward-looking work positions Lien as a key voice in shaping how robotic technologies are adopted in real-world healthcare settings. Her research bridges engineering innovation with clinical reality, ensuring that technological advances translate into meaningful patient outcomes.
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