Oi-Yan Soo

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Oi-Yan Soo is a leading researcher in rehabilitation robotics, specializing in the design and clinical application of wearable robotic systems for post-stroke gait recovery. Her work centers on developing lightweight, portable exoskeleton ankle robots that provide powered dorsiflexion assistance, addressing a critical gap in restoring natural walking patterns for stroke survivors. Soo’s most impactful contribution is a randomized controlled trial (138 citations) demonstrating that robot-assisted gait training with her team’s novel ankle-foot orthosis significantly improves chronic stroke patients’ walking ability, offering a practical, autonomous solution for clinical and home use. Her earlier design study (70 citations) introduced a groundbreaking exoskeleton ankle robot weighing only 0.5 kg at the ankle, capable of detecting user intent via sensor feedback and supporting stair walking—a major challenge in the field. By merging biomechanics, sensor technology, and lightweight engineering, Soo has advanced the feasibility of wearable robots for everyday rehabilitation, making her work a cornerstone for researchers and clinicians aiming to restore mobility and independence in stroke patients.