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Garry T. Allison is a leading researcher in the field of rehabilitation robotics, with a focus on creating accessible, low-cost devices for motor recovery. His work centers on the design and fabrication of robotic exoskeletons and assistive devices for both upper and lower extremities, aiming to reduce the need for constant therapist supervision and accelerate patient recovery. Allison’s most notable contribution is his pioneering work on a three-dimensional printable, non-assembly articulated hand exoskeleton for rehabilitation (2015, 60 citations), which demonstrates a novel approach to fabricating complex, functional robotic devices without manual assembly. This work has been influential in advancing the use of additive manufacturing in medical robotics. He has also developed a compact linear-motion robotic device for upper-limb reaching rehabilitation (2014) and a five-bar robot for investigating lower extremity proprioception (2017), targeting common injuries like ankle inversion. Through these contributions, Allison has helped bridge the gap between engineering design and clinical application, making rehabilitation technology more affordable and accessible.