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James Cho Hong Goh is a pioneering researcher in the field of soft robotics for medical rehabilitation, with a primary focus on developing wearable assistive technologies for stroke patients and individuals with hand impairments. His most significant contributions center on the design and fabrication of soft robotic gloves that address critical rehabilitation challenges. Notably, his 2016 paper on the "MR-Glove" (102 citations) introduced a magnetic resonance-compatible soft wearable robotic glove that enables hand rehabilitation simultaneously with functional MRI brain imaging, a breakthrough for understanding neural recovery. His work on inflatable plastic actuators for treating clenched fist deformity in stroke patients (81 citations) and foundational actuator characterization (78 citations) has established key design principles for soft, safe, and effective rehabilitation devices. Goh's research demonstrates exceptional impact, with his top papers accumulating over 260 citations, reflecting their influence on both rehabilitation engineering and neuroscience. His innovative "soft robotic sixth-finger" concept for grasp compensation further showcases his commitment to creating accessible, low-profile solutions that restore independence in activities of daily living for hand-impaired patients.