Jingyan Cao

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Jingyan Cao is a leading researcher in rehabilitation robotics, with a focus on developing affordable, accessible technologies for gait recovery after stroke or nerve injury. Her work centers on hybrid control strategies that integrate robotic exoskeletons with functional electrical stimulation (FES) to restore natural walking patterns. In her highly cited 2017 paper, Cao introduced a model-based hybrid cooperative control system for a hip-knee exoskeleton combined with FES-induced ankle muscle activation, demonstrating how low-cost, lightweight prototypes can deliver effective, repetitive therapy—a critical advance for patients with limited access to expensive rehabilitation equipment. Her complementary 2017 study on passive and active control strategies for a leg exoskeleton powered by pneumatic artificial muscles further addresses the need for alternatives to bulky electric motors, proposing energy-efficient solutions for correcting abnormal gait patterns. With over 16 combined citations for these foundational works, Cao’s research is shaping the next generation of portable, power-efficient rehabilitation devices, making intensive therapy more attainable for stroke survivors worldwide. Her innovative approach to merging soft actuation with bioelectric stimulation positions her as a key figure in democratizing robotic rehabilitation.