Naiwen Zhang

Key Laboratory of Guangdong Province, Shenzhen University Health Science Center

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Naiwen Zhang is a rising innovator in the field of rehabilitation robotics, with a focused expertise in the design and development of compact, end-effector systems for ankle rehabilitation. Zhang’s major contributions center on creating robotic solutions for patients with ankle range of motion (ROM) deficits, particularly those resulting from stroke-induced conditions like foot drop and foot pronation. Their work introduces a novel, bilaterally symmetrical rehabilitation structure, with each side offering three degrees of freedom (DOF) driven by independent motors. This design, featured in their most-cited paper, “A compact motorized end-effector for ankle rehabilitation training” (2024, 3 citations), allows for targeted, adaptable therapy. Zhang’s research is notable for addressing the critical need for patient-specific rehabilitation postures, as highlighted in their earlier work, “Design of an End-Effector Ankle-Foot Rehabilitation Robot with 3 DOF” (2023, 2 citations). By supporting bilateral rehabilitation, Zhang’s robots promise to enhance recovery efficiency and accessibility. Though early in their career, Zhang’s innovative approach to compact, multi-DOF robotics is laying a strong foundation for future advancements in neurorehabilitation technology.