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Bondhan Novandy is a leading researcher in the field of rehabilitation robotics, with a primary focus on developing intelligent, interactive systems for human gait training. His most significant contribution is the design of a novel 6-DOF (degrees of freedom) gait rehabilitation robot that uniquely integrates upper and lower limb connections. This system allows patients to actively control their walking velocity and navigate through various simulated terrains, including virtual environments (VEs), marking a major advancement from passive, fixed-pattern machines to patient-driven therapy. His most cited work, “A 6-DOF Gait Rehabilitation Robot With Upper and Lower Limb Connections That Allows Walking Velocity Updates on Various Terrains” (2010, 149 citations), is a foundational paper in the field, demonstrating how coordinated arm and leg movements can be leveraged for more natural and effective neurorehabilitation. Novandy’s research emphasizes the crucial role of human-robot interaction control, enabling active, rather than passive, patient participation during recovery. His work on footpad-type robots and VR navigation systems has laid the groundwork for next-generation rehabilitation technologies that are more adaptive, engaging, and clinically effective for restoring walking function.