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Chengqiu Li is a pioneering researcher in rehabilitation robotics, specializing in the development of robotic systems for upper limb recovery, particularly for stroke patients and the elderly. His major contributions center on creating multi-degree-of-freedom (DOF) rehabilitation machines that integrate virtual reality (VR) technology to enhance therapy outcomes. Li’s most cited work, "Development of a 6-DOF Force Display System with High Safety and its Application to Rehabilitation" (2006, 12 citations), introduced a novel system designed for safe, interactive upper limb training. He further advanced the field with a 6-DOF robot using ER actuators for wrist and arm rehabilitation (2006, 8 citations), and the ROBOTHERAPIST system (2007, 4 citations), which combined VR for clinical evaluation. His later work on a 3-DOF robot (2014, 2 citations) focused on assisting hemiplegic patients with shoulder movements. Despite modest citation counts, Li’s research is foundational in merging robotics, safety, and VR for rehabilitation, addressing the growing needs of aging societies and stroke recovery. His systems enable quantitative assessments and qualitative improvements in therapy, marking him as a key innovator in assistive medical robotics.