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Dr. KMC Cheung is a leading researcher at the intersection of soft robotics, rehabilitation engineering, and image-guided interventional systems. Their work is defined by a commitment to creating safer, more adaptive robotic platforms for human interaction—ranging from collaborative industrial tasks to clinical rehabilitation. A standout contribution is the development of a **tensegrity-based joint for soft manipulators** (2023, 9 citations), which leverages tension-based structural integrity to eliminate static friction, enabling low-inertia, compact, and inherently compliant motion—a critical advance for human-robot collaboration. In rehabilitation, Cheung conducted a pivotal scoping review on **biophysical changes after powered robotic exoskeleton walking in individuals with spinal cord injury** (2022, 7 citations), systematically identifying knowledge gaps and secondary health benefits beyond ambulation, such as reduced complications from prolonged immobilization. Their work also surveys the trajectory of **intra-operative image-guided interventional robotics** (2023, 2 citations), tracing three decades of evolution from early orthopedic and neurosurgical systems to current precision-driven platforms. With a growing citation footprint and a focus on translating robotic innovation into tangible clinical and collaborative outcomes, Cheung’s research is shaping the next generation of compliant, intelligent, and human-centered robotic systems.