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Mingxing Lyu is a leading researcher in rehabilitation robotics, with a focus on developing intelligent, user-responsive exoskeletons for stroke patients. His work centers on restoring lower-limb function through electromyography (EMG)-controlled systems that interpret a patient’s own muscle signals to drive movement. Lyu’s most cited paper, “Development of an EMG-Controlled Knee Exoskeleton to Assist Home Rehabilitation in a Game Context” (2019, 75 citations), pioneered a gamified, home-based therapy approach that addresses the critical need for accessible, high-frequency rehabilitation. He further advanced the field with a knee exoskeleton enhanced by artificial intelligence to provide “assistance-as-needed” (2019, 25 citations), moving beyond rigid, predetermined trajectories to offer adaptive support that encourages active patient participation. His 2022 work on an EMG-controlled lower extremity exoskeleton (27 citations) continues this trajectory, aiming to give wearers greater flexibility in walking. By integrating biosignal control with AI-driven adaptability, Lyu’s research directly tackles the challenge of weak muscle activity post-stroke, offering a promising path toward more effective, engaging, and personalized motor recovery.