Liting Fang

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Liting Fang is a rehabilitation engineer whose research centers on robotic exoskeletons and neurorehabilitation after stroke. Her most-cited work, "A robot exoskeleton can improve hand function early after stroke" (2018), demonstrates her key contribution: designing and testing a myoelectricity-driven hand robot to restore motor function in stroke survivors. In this randomized controlled trial with 30 participants, Fang showed that combining the exoskeleton with routine therapy significantly enhanced hand recovery compared to therapy alone. Though her citation count is modest, this pioneering study laid groundwork for integrating human-robot interaction with neural control signals in early-stage rehabilitation. Fang’s research bridges engineering and clinical practice, offering scalable solutions for post-stroke motor deficits. Her work is notable for its focus on the critical early window after stroke, where timely intervention can maximize neuroplasticity. By advancing accessible, data-driven exoskeleton technologies, Fang contributes to a future where robotic assistance becomes standard in stroke rehabilitation protocols.