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Dr. Meiling Huang is a pioneering researcher in the field of rehabilitation robotics, with a focused expertise in developing robotic systems for hemiplegic patient recovery. Her major contributions center on creating specialized, multi-degree-of-freedom rehabilitation robots that address critical gaps in traditional therapy. Notably, Dr. Huang’s 2015 work on a three-freedom ankle rehabilitation robot (17 citations) advanced beyond single-joint training, enabling more comprehensive and effective ankle rehabilitation. She further innovated by designing robots that provide active, rather than solely passive, training—a significant leap in patient engagement and recovery outcomes. Her research extends to a novel finger and wrist rehabilitation robot (4 citations), which uniquely integrates both finger flexibility and functional wrist training, addressing a common oversight in hand rehabilitation devices. With a total of over 30 citations across her key publications, Dr. Huang’s work has laid a foundational framework for next-generation rehabilitation technology, directly impacting clinical practices and improving quality of life for aging populations and stroke survivors. Her achievements highlight a commitment to bridging engineering innovation with tangible therapeutic benefits.