Kang-Chin Yang
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About
Dr. Kang-Chin Yang is a leading researcher in rehabilitation robotics and neurorehabilitation, with a focused expertise in developing assistive technologies for stroke survivors. Her work centers on the intersection of robotics, the Internet of Things (IoT), and patient-centered therapy to restore upper limb function. Dr. Yang’s major contribution is the creation of the Tenodesis-Induced-Grip Exoskeleton Robot (TIGER), a lightweight device designed to leverage natural tenodesis for grasping in hemiplegic patients. In a landmark 2021 randomized control study (16 citations), she demonstrated TIGER’s efficacy in improving upper extremity function. She further advanced this work by integrating an assist-as-needed (AAN) control algorithm, shown in a 2024 study (14 citations) to enhance motor recovery. Expanding into remote therapy, Dr. Yang’s 2022 randomized crossover trial (19 citations) pioneered the use of IoT-enabled robot-assisted therapy for home-based training in chronic stroke, proving its feasibility and effectiveness. Her innovative combination of robotics, IoT, and adaptive control has garnered significant attention, with her most cited works collectively shaping the future of accessible, technology-driven stroke rehabilitation.
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